How many years did it take for the Egyptians to build the pyramid?

Answer 1

Modern estimates put it at 14-20 years (c.2589-69BC)

According to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus who lived c.450BC, 100,000 men were employed in its construction. Just think the pyramid was already 2,000 years old when he saw it!

Answer 2

i was hiking in Egypt one time and found this little stone that said 5000 on it. i brought it home and i put it under warm running water and it washed the sand off it and it said years right after the number.. the answer is 5000 years.

Answer 3

The Egyptians were building pyramids from c.2900 to 1000BC

According to Herodotus the Greek traveller who lived c.450BC the Great Pyramid of king Khufu took 100,000 slaves 20 years to build.

Answer 4

The Great Pyramids were said to have taken around 20 years to build, and this was with over 100,000 slaves carrying huge blocks everyday. They were built from 2580-2560BC, which was during the 4th dynasty of Egypt.

Answer 5

It took 20-30 years and 10,000 people to construct it. WOA!

Answer 6

It took 14-20 years and 10,000 people to construct it.