It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu ("Cheops"), who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built c. 2600 BC[3] over a period of about 26 years, [4] the pyramid is the oldest …

Nov 13, 2025 · Great Pyramid of Giza, ancient Egyptian pyramid that is the largest of those at Giza. It was built for the Khufu (Cheops), the second king of Egypt’s 4th dynasty.

Dec 19, 2016 · It is located on the Giza plateau near the modern city of Cairo and was built over a twenty-year period during the reign of the king Khufu (2589-2566 BCE, also known as …

Dec 30, 2025 · The Great Pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Cheops Pyramid, is the largest and most famous pyramid in Egypt. Built around 2600 BCE during the Old Kingdom, it served …

There is only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today and it is the Pyramid of Khufu at Giza, Egypt’s Great Pyramid. His son, Khafre, and another pharaoh, …

The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or Cheops, is one of the most iconic and enduring symbols of ancient Egypt. It is the largest of the three pyramids on the …

Sep 13, 2025 · The Cheops Pyramid stands as a symbol of ancient Egypt's skill and ambition. Built over 4,500 years ago, it’s the oldest and largest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient …

1- What is the Cheops Pyramid? The Khufu Pyramid (Cheops) is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the only one that still stands today, in Giza, Cairo, Egypt.

It is east of the great Pyramid and is followed by the road that links the funeral temple to the temple of the valley. In the southern side of the great pyramid there are two holes for the boats …

Jan 1, 2026 · Pyramid of Khafre: mortuary temple Mortuary temple of the pyramid of Khafre, near Giza, Egypt. The designations of the pyramids—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—correspond to …