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to seem as if it was guarding this pyramid
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What pyramid was the sphinx built beside?
the tomb of khafra
Did king khafra live in his pyramid?
NO! the pyramids were meant to keep the dead body, not the live king (though the pyramid was being built when he was alive).
What is the sphinx that stands near the great pyramid?
The Great Sphinx sits in front of Khafra's pyramid. It is in Giza, which is located in Egypt. It was built to seem as if it was guarding this pyramid.
What is the name of the center pyramid of Giza?
khafra
Which pyramid is the pyramid of Khafra?
The pyramid of Khafre is the second pyramid to be built. It is slightly shorter at 430ft than the great pyramid of his father Khufu. In pictures it always looks taller because it was built on higher ground. It is the pyramid with some of its casing stones left at the top.
Is Khafra's pyramid the tallest pyramid in Giza?
No the tallest is the Great Pyramid of Khufu at 146m. Khafre's pyramid is shorter at 133m. It looks taller because it was built on an outcrop of rock.
Where is the pyramid Khafra?
The Pyramid of Khafra (also known as Chephren) is located on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, near Cairo. It is the second-largest pyramid in Giza and is part of the complex that includes the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) and the Pyramid of Menkaure.
When and why was the sphinx built?
to honour the great king Khafra
Who is Pharaoh Khafra?
he built the great sphinx of giza
What was Khafra famous for?
the sphinx and the second pyramid and not to mention his name is RA the supreme god
Why was Khafra buried under the sphinx?
he built the thing for himself to be buried in
Who built great sphinx?
Pharaoh Khafra 2558 - 2532 BC
