It was damaged by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Alternate Answer
Many claim that the above is true, and that Bonaparte's invading troops used the sphinx for target practice. However, this may be a myth. The sphinx is old, and the upper part is made of softer stone. It is altogether possible that the damage is mostly the effect of normal erosion.
The Great Pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient world that still remains mostly intact. the other 6 six have been destroyed by natural disasters.
The Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt
the real name of the great pyramid is the pyramid of KHUFU. It is also the biggest pyramid in all of Egypt with a height of 441 feet!
The Pyramid of the Sun in Bosnia is actually the tallest, (around 720 ft. or 220 meters)
The Pharaoh who built the Great Pyramid was Khufu.
The great pyramid of Giza has never been destroyed it is still in Egypt
The Great Pyramids of Giza plateau were built in the 26th century BCE (BC) and were never destroyed. In 12th century CE (AD), there was an attempt to do so, but it failed miserably, due to the immensity of the structures. They are still standing safe and sound today and can be visited at Giza near Cairo.
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).
The Great Pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient world that still remains mostly intact. the other 6 six have been destroyed by natural disasters.
The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three Pyramids of Giza a.k.a the Great Pyramid.
The Great Pyramid of Cholula.
The Great Pyramid, the 1st pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu (or sometimes Cheops)
The Great Pyramid is the largest pyramid in the world and has been around for years.
No. It is a pyramid
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
The Pyramid of Khufu - also known as the Pyramid of Cheops or the Great Pyramid of Giza.
The Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt