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The three Great Pyramids at Giza were
built by Khufu (in Greek, Cheops),
Khafre (Chepren) and
Menkaure
(Mycerinus), kings of the Fourth Dynasty. The Giza Plateau is part
of the necropolis of ancient Memphis. From a rocky ledge to the southeast
of the pyramids, one realizes how the plateau lifts them up above the
surrounding landscape. The Pyramid of Khufu [Cheops; c.2585-2560
BC], is the largest of the three principal pyramids on the Giza
Plateau. It is 449 feet (137.2) meters in height. The Pyramid of Khafre
[Chefren; c.2555-2532 BC, is 448 feet (136.5) meters in height. It still
retains near the summit some of its original smooth limestone veneer. The
third, is the Pyramid of Menkaure [Mycerinus; c.2532-2510 BC].
"Cheops" is the tallest and greatest pyramid ever built. It
originally stood 482 feet high. It lost 33 feet to the removal of its
apex. It is made up of 2.5 million limestone blocks, each weighing about
2.5 tons. It was built in the Old Kingdom during the 4th dynasty. This
huge tomb remained the tallest building in the world for more then 3000
years. It was already about 2000 years old when the ancient Greeks
marveled at its beauty and perfection! |
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