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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Great_Pyramid_of_GizaGreat Pyramid of Giza - Wikipedia

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   The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built c. 2600 BC, over a period of about 27 years, the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact.

   • Architect: Hemiunu (presumed)
   • Constructed: c. 2570 BC (Old Kingdom);, 4593 years ago

   • Area: Arab states
   • Height: Original: 146.6 m (481 ft) or 280 cubits, Current: 138.5 m (454 ft)

3. www.britannica.com › topic › Pyramids-of-GizaPyramids of Giza | History, Location, Age, Interior, & Facts

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   2 days ago · Pyramids of Giza, three 4th-dynasty (c. 2575–c. 2465 BCE) pyramids erected on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jizah (Giza), northern Egypt. In ancient times they were included among the Seven Wonders of the World. Learn more about the Pyramids of Giza in this article.

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4. www.worldhistory.org › Great_Pyramid_of_GizaGreat Pyramid of Giza - World History Encyclopedia

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   • Pyramids & The Giza Plateau
   • Construction of The Pyramid
   • The Great Pyramid as Tomb
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   Toward the end of the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150-c.2613 BCE) the vizier Imhotep ((c. 2667-2600 BCE) devised a means of creating an elaborate tomb, unlike any other, for his king Djoser. Prior to Djoser's reign (c. 2670 BCE) tombs were constructed of mud fashioned into modest mounds known as mastabas. Imhotep conceived of a then-radical plan of ...

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   The first step in constructing a pyramid, after deciding upon the best location, was organizing the crews and allocating resources and this was the job of the second-most powerful man in Egypt, the vizier. Khufu's vizier was Hemiunu, his nephew, credited with the design and building of the Great Pyramid. Hemiunu's father, Nefermaat (Khufu's brother...

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   All of this effort went to creating a grand tomb for the king who, as mediator between the gods and the people, was thought to be deserving of the finest of tombs. Theories regarding the original purpose of the Great Pyramid range from the fanciful to the absurd, and may be investigated elsewhere, but the culture which produced the monument would h...

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   Following Khufu's death, his son Khafre (r. 2558-2532 BCE) took the throne and began building his own pyramid next to his father's. The king Menkaure (r. 2532-2503 BCE) came after Khafre and followed the same paradigm of building his eternal home at Giza. Khafre and Menkaure added their own temple complexes and monuments, such as the Great Sphinx o...

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6. www.britannica.com › place › Great-PyramidGreat Pyramid of Giza | Egypt, Height, Location, Pictures ...

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   3 days ago · Great Pyramid of Giza, ancient Egyptian pyramid that is the largest of the three Pyramids of Giza, located on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile River in northern Egypt. It was built by Khufu (Cheops), the second king of Egypt’s 4th dynasty (c. 2543–c. 2436 bce ), and was completed in the early 25th century bce.

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7. www.nationalgeographic.com › article › giza-pyramidsWhat are the Pyramids of Giza—and who built them?

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   Dec 20, 2023 · Learn about the ancient wonder of the Giza Pyramids, built by three pharaohs as their eternal tombs. Discover how they were constructed, who lived and worked there, and what secrets they reveal about Egypt's past.

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8. www.history.com › the-egyptian-pyramidsEgyptian Pyramids - Facts, Use & Construction | HISTORY

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   Oct 14, 2009 · Learn about the ancient Egyptian pyramids, the magnificent structures built as royal tombs and symbols of power and immortality. Explore the history, facts and construction of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.

9. smarthistory.org › the-great-pyramids-of-gizaSmarthistory – The Great Pyramids of Giza

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   Dec 6, 2023 · Learn about the history, construction, and significance of the last remaining wonder of the ancient world. Explore the pyramids, temples, and cemeteries of the Giza plateau and their connection to the sun and the afterlife.