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The pharaoh Khufu, like the pharaohs before him, began planning his 'house of eternity' as soon as he took the throne. A spot was chosen for building on the west bank of the Nile. Cemeteries were usually built on the west bank because the sun 'died' on the western horizon every night.
Khufu's architects were wise and experienced men. They knew the importance of building the pharaoh's final resting place so that its sides faced directly north, south, east and west.
They planned a large pyramid the largest one ever built in ancient Egypt. The outlines of the pyramid were measured and marked in the desert sand by the royal survey team.
Then the building began. Large blocks of stone were cut from quarries nearby. They were dragged by gangs of workers across the desert to the site of the pyramid and set in place. These workers were slaves, naked men who worked on building the pyramid under the supervision of tough uncompromising taskmasters.
For about 20 years, these slaves toiled in the blistering Egyptian sun building the pyramid. As they built each level, they also built up the ramps around the pyramid using a mixture of desert clay called tafla and stone chippings, waste material from the process of quarrying.
When the pyramid was almost finished, a special block covered in shining metal (either gold or electrum, mixture of gold and silver) was placed on the top of the pyramid.
Then, blocks of white limestone from quarries across the Nile were used to cover the pyramid. The blocks were trimmed to make the outside of the pyramid smooth.
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How was the Giza pyramid built?
The Giza Pyramid were built with a number of stones. These include limestone, granite, as well as mortar. The Giza Pyramid is located in Egypt.
What country was the great pyramid of Giza built?
The Pyramid of Giza is in Egypt.
Who made the Great Pyramid of Giza?
aliens built the Great Pyramid of giza is the only acceptable answer.
Was the Great Pyramid of Giza built before or after the over two at Giza?
The Great pyramid was built first!
Where was the Pyramid of Giza built?
were was the pryramid built
Was the pyramid of Giza the first pyramid to be built in Giza?
No it was not the first pyramid was the Step Pyramid of the 3rd dynasty Pharaoh Djoser built c.2650BC at Saqqara.
What is the most known pyramid?
The Giza pyramids are the most famous the largest one was built for pharoah Khufu
What is the largest pyramid ever built?
The Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt
When was the great pyramid of Giza finished?
the pyramid of giza never got finished. it was built ufinished. the top of the pyramid was built flat. it was supposed to be built pointed, but it didnt.
Where was the pyramid Giza made in?
It was built where it is today - on the Giza Plateau.
Was the first pyramid Giza the first step pyramid built?
Yes Giza was in deed the first step pyramid!
Where is the the great pyramid built?
Giza.
