King Khufu, who is also known by the greek name "Cheops," was the father of pyramid building at Giza. He ruled from 2589 - 2566 B.C. and was the son of King Sneferu and Queen Hetpeheres.
Workers down here chipped away at the limestone bedrock to build what is thought to be the original burial chamber for King Khufu. Egyptologists believe the chamber is 'unfinished' because Khufu ...
The dynasty’s second king, Khufu, ruled during a period of relative peace in Egypt, although the Greek historian Herodotus later depicted him and his son as cruel and proud. Family TiesThe ...
The Great Pyramid, or Khufu's Pyramid, is thought to have been constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu between 2509 and 2483 BC. At 140m (460 feet) in height, it is the largest of the ...
A new structure rises next door. It will house the 144-foot-long, antique boat, the Solar Barque of the Pharaoh Khufu when restoration is complete. That work and the Artifact Conservation Labs are ...
The mega structures of the ancient world are famously awe-inspiring. They showcase the ingenuity, ambition and ...
The Pyramids of Egypt are one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the only one that still survives. They are one ...
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