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Great Pyramid of Giza - Wikipedia The Great Pyramid of Giza[a] is the largest Egyptian pyramid It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu ("Cheops"), who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom Built c 2600 BC[3] over a period of about 26 years, [4] the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact
Pyramids of Giza | History, Location, Age, Interior, Facts - Britannica Pyramids of Giza, three 4th- dynasty (c 2575–c 2465 bce) pyramids erected on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jīzah (Giza) in northern Egypt In ancient times they were included among the Seven Wonders of the World
The Egyptian Pyramid - Smithsonian Institution The largest and most famous of all the pyramids, the Great Pyramid at Giza, was commissioned by Snefru's son, Khufu, known also as Cheops, the later Greek form of his name
How were the Pyramids of Giza built? | National Geographic Each of the three massive Egyptian pyramids is but one part of the Giza pyramid complex that includes a palace, temples, solar boat pits, and other features Here’s what to know about who built
The Pyramids of Egypt - Google Arts Culture The oldest and largest of the famous three is built by the Pharaoh Khufu It is a monumental feat of technical construction skills that were unsurpassed in height for thousands of years Its
Egyptian Pyramids - Facts, Use Construction | HISTORY The pyramid's smooth, angled sides symbolized the rays of the sun and were designed to help the king's soul ascend to heaven and join the gods, particularly the sun god Ra
Pyramids - National Geographic Society Ancient Egyptians during the third and fourth dynasties perfected the construction of pyramids as burial chambers for their kings
Pyramid - Wikipedia Ancient Egyptians built pyramids from 2700 BC until around 1700 BC The first pyramid was erected during the Third Dynasty by the Pharaoh Djoser and his architect Imhotep
Great Pyramid of Giza - Encyclopedia Britannica Great Pyramid of Giza, ancient Egyptian pyramid that is the largest of those at Giza It was built for the Khufu (Cheops), the second king of Egypt’s 4th dynasty