Great pyramid of Giza

Great pyramid of Giza

The biggest pyramid in Egypt is the Great Pyramid of Giza. It was built as the burial place for pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Constructed around 2600 BC, it took approximately 27 years to complete. This pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is the only one that has mostly remained intact. It is the most well-known structure in the Giza pyramid complex, which is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site called " Memphis was one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient Egypt, located at the entrance to the Nile River Valley near the Giza plateau. Memphis and its Necropolis". The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty. The Great Pyramid is located at the northern end of the row of three pyramids in Giza.

Khufu

• Who is Khufu?
  Khufu, also known as Cheops, was an ancient Egyptian ruler. He was the second pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty during the Old Kingdom period. Khufu took over the throne after his father Sneferu. He is widely believed to have ordered the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. However, there is limited information available about other aspects of his reign.

The Statue of Khufu in the Cairo Museum.

Great pyramid of Giza Khufu

The construction of the Great Pyramid involved extracting around 2.3 million large blocks, which weighed a total of 6 million tonnes. Most of the stones used were not the same size or shape. The builders mainly used local limestone from the Giza Plateau for this purpose.

Hemiunu

-The Engineer of The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty. The Great Pyramid :
Hemiunu, an ancient Egyptian prince, is thought to have designed the Great Pyramid of Giza. He held the position of vizier, following in the footsteps of his father, Nefermaat, and his uncle, Kanefer. As a key member of the court, Hemiunu was in charge of overseeing all the royal projects. His tomb is located near Khufu's pyramid.

Statue of Hemiunu from his tomb at Giza. the Pelizaeus Museum, Hildesheim, Germany.

Great pyramids

The pyramid had a funerary complex with two mortuary temples linked by a causeway. One temple was near the pyramid, while the other was close to the Nile. There were tombs for Khufu's family and court, along with three smaller pyramids for his wives. Additionally, there was a smaller "satellite pyramid" and five buried solar barges.

the great pyramid

-The age of the pyramid:
The age of the Great Pyramid has been established using two main methods.
Firstly, it is determined indirectly by linking it to Khufu and his historical age, which is supported by archaeological and textual evidence. Secondly, the age is determined directly through radiocarbon dating of organic material found in the pyramid and its mortar.

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The primary entrance (top-left), Robbers' Tunnel (middle-right).

cheops pyramid

-King's Chamber:
King Khufu's room in the pyramid is the only room from the Fourth to Sixth Egyptian Dynasties that has a flat roof and not a gabled roof. There is a granite sarcophagus west of the room. Cover not found. The sarcophagus is made of a single piece of stone. It was placed in place at the time of construction before the roof was installed.

Sarcophagus in the King's Chamber.

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The Pyramids of Giza are a must-visit destination for an exciting adventure and lasting memories. They will leave you amazed. highly recommended.

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