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.

The Great Pyramid of Cheops also called (Khufu) built on the plateau of Giza and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and still existing today and always visited by …

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 …

Jan 20, 2023 · It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Egyptologists conclude that the pyramid was built as a tomb for the …

Mar 18, 2025 · The Great Pyramid of King Khufu, also known as the Pyramid of Cheops, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and remains an enduring symbol of ancient Egyptian …

Pharaoh Khufu, an influential figure in ancient Egypt, commissioned this monumental structure to house his eternal legacy. The Great Pyramid of Cheops is an architectural marvel that …

Dec 15, 2025 · The Khufu Pyramid, also called the Cheops Pyramid, is the largest pyramid in Egypt. Built during the 4th Dynasty (c. 2600 BC), it stood 146m (481 ft) tall — the tallest …

The Great Pyramid of Cheops is a testament to ancient Egyptian civilization’s ingenuity, craftsmanship, and vision. Its monumental presence on the Giza Plateau continues to awe and …

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.