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is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo, Egypt, and is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that survives substantially intact. It is believed the pyramid was built as a tomb for Fourth dynasty Egyptian King Khufu (Cheops in Greek) and constructed over a 20 year period concluding around 2560 BC. The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years.
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What was Khufu legacy?
Pharaoh Khufu was known for The Great Pyramid of Giza
Is the Pyramid of Kufu the smallest pyramid of the Great Pyramid?
The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three Pyramids of Giza a.k.a the Great Pyramid.
Why is the Great Pyramid famous?
The Great Pyramid is the largest pyramid in the world and has been around for years.
Why is the Great Pyramid for Khufu?
Khufu was the pharaoh (you might recognize as king) in the pyramid not the pyramid itself. This pyramid was called The Great Pyramid (and sometimes-)of Giza. This pyramid was the tallest pyramid.
How does the pyramid of Djoser differ from the pyramid at Giza?
The pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser dates from about 2,630 B.C. and is a 'step pyramid'. The great Pyramid of Giza - Pharaoh Khufu - dates from about 2,550 B.C. and is a true pyramid, that is, smooth sided. The Pyramid of Djoser was Egypt's first pyramid.
What was Khufu legacy?
Pharaoh Khufu was known for The Great Pyramid of Giza
What are two names of the great pyramid?
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. The great pyramid of Khufu and the great pyramid of Cheops (the greek version of khufu).
Is the Pyramid of Kufu the smallest pyramid of the Great Pyramid?
The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three Pyramids of Giza a.k.a the Great Pyramid.
What was the largest pyramid ever built?
The Great Pyramid of Cholula.
Is there a specfic name for the great pyramid of Giza?
The Great Pyramid, the 1st pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu (or sometimes Cheops)
Why is the Great Pyramid famous?
The Great Pyramid is the largest pyramid in the world and has been around for years.
Does the great pyramid have a roof?
No. It is a pyramid
What are some famous pyramids?
The Great Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, and all of the pyramids of Giza. Even the Step Pyramid is famous. * Great Pyramid * Step Pyramid * Bent Pyramid * Red Pyramid
Out of the three Giza pyramids which one is the largest?
The Pyramid of Khufu - also known as the Pyramid of Cheops or the Great Pyramid of Giza.
What legacy did the explorers leave?
they lead a great legacy
What is the largest pyramid ever built?
The Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt
What is the the tomb of cheops?
The Great Pyramid at Giza
