Architecture

Great Pyramid of Giza

Set 21058 from the LEGO® Architecture range uses 1,476 pieces to recreate the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This page covers the build, its colours, and the full parts list.

Set number
21058
Year
2022
Pieces
1,476
Minifigures
0
Different parts
238
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Parts list 238

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Spare parts (24)

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Description

A wonder of the world as an architecture set

The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is widely considered one of the entire world's most recognisable ancient structures and the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today, largely intact. This LEGO® Architecture set recreates its distinctive shape using 1,476 pieces, focusing on the overall silhouette rather than small play features, which is typical of how the range approaches historical and architectural subjects across its wider catalogue of famous monuments and buildings.

Building a landscape of stone

Constructing a pyramid differs noticeably from most other LEGO® models, since the shape comes from stepped, sloping surfaces rather than straight vertical walls, layer by layer. That produces a build process made up of many repeating but slightly varying layers, which together form the pyramid's familiar silhouette once complete. For fans of Architecture sets, that layered technique is often the real appeal, quite separate from the historical subject behind the model.

Colours of a desert landscape

Tan, white, dark tan and black define the overall colour scheme, echoing the sandy stone tones of the real pyramid and the wider desert landscape that surrounds it out in Egypt. A total of 238 unique parts make up the build, a comparatively compact number for a set of this size, fitting the calm, largely monochrome look of the finished model. The parts list on this page breaks down every colour and shape in detail, section by section.

A display piece for history fans

With no minifigures and no moving parts, the set is clearly built for permanent display, whether on a shelf alongside other Architecture sets or as a standalone piece on a desk. For anyone interested in history, Egyptology or architecture, it is a fitting addition that needs no prior knowledge of LEGO® themes to make sense on its own. It also works well as a gift for travellers or history enthusiasts of most ages.

FAQ

Does the set include any minifigures?
No, the set includes no minifigures. The focus is entirely on recreating the structure itself.
How does building it differ from other LEGO® sets?
The shape comes from stepped, sloping layers rather than straight vertical walls, which makes the build process noticeably different from typical building sets.
Who is this set particularly suited to?
Architecture set collectors, and anyone interested in history, Egyptology or architecture who wants a calm, understated display piece.

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