Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu):
The Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu), is the largest of the Giza Pyramids and the oldest member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This great structure was constructed on the orders of Khufu, the second ruler of the Fourth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, taking thousands of workers more than two decades to build.
The Great Pyramid incorporates
more than two million stone blocks.
The original height was 146 meters, when it was covered by a casing that formed a smooth outer surface. Due to centuries of crumbling what is seen today is the underlying core structure, which reaches 139 meters tall. Some of the casing stones that once covered the building
The Great Pyramid incorporates
more than two million stone blocks.
The original height was 146 meters, when it was covered by a casing that formed a smooth outer surface. Due to centuries of crumbling what is seen today is the underlying core structure, which reaches 139 meters tall. Some of the casing stones that once covered the building
a pyramid required enormous resources and the maintenance of a wide array of all kinds of skilled and unskilled workers. The kings of the 4th Dynasty - often referred to as "the pyramid builders". A strong central government, and a surplus of wealth, were both vital to any efforts at pyramid building and these resources were passed from Sneferu, upon his death, to his son Khufu.
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I’ll admit it, riding a camel at the Giza Pyramids is one of my best memories of all Egypt. The freedom and the sense of wonder is incredible as you imagine yourself in the shoes of the many travellers who came to this land centuries ago and were soon face to face with monuments beyond words or description.
Timeless pieces of history that once shined across the desert with their golden decorations. It is something truly special.
Did You Know: Each of the Giza Pyramids is dedicated to a different Pharaoh from the Old Kingdom’s Fourth Dynasty. Most theories about how the pyramids were built agree that they were constructed by thousands of workers quarrying huge stone blocks from the Nile then dragging and lifting them into place.
Inside, the Great Pyramid features three burial chambers.
There’s an underground chamber cut out from the bedrock of which the pyramid is built, while the second is above ground and known as the Queen's Chamber.
The third, the King's Chamber at the top of the structure, holds a large red granite sarcophagus.
I took the horse ride around the pyramids,which was an experience in itself by traveling in dessert and seeing the pyramids by different angels.
They even took me to an vintage point where all 9 pyramids are in an angle for the pictures. I recommend everyone to try it.
They even took me to an vintage point where all 9 pyramids are in an angle for the pictures. I recommend everyone to try it.
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