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It is believed to be a tomb.

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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.


Who built the pyramid of Gizeh?

The Pyramid of Giza was built by the Pharaoh Khufu during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Egypt. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is the largest of the three pyramids in Giza.


When were the pyramids completed?

2500 BC The Great Pyramid of Giza , also called Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu, and Pyramid of Cheops, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo, Egypt in Africa, and is the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is believed the pyramid was built as a tomb for Fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh 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


What was the purpose to build the red pyramid?

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Is there a subterranean chamber in all pyramids?

Not all pyramids have subterranean chambers. Some pyramids, like the Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt, do have subterranean chambers, while others, like the Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico, do not. The presence of subterranean chambers depends on the design and purpose of each pyramid.