Great Pyramid of Giza

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Great Pyramid of Giza

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The Great Pyramid of Giza is ancient pyramid-shaped structure found in Egypt.

Archaeologist believe that the pyramid was built in 10 to 20-year period concluding around 2560 BC it's mean that they have more then 3800 years.

The most famous pyramids are the Giza pyramids.Giza pyramids are the largest structures ever built. The height of Great Pyramid of Giza is 139 m.The pyramid of khufu is the largest pyramid in the Egyptian pyramids .It is also count in the seven wonders of the world.This pyramid was designed the architect Hemiunu. The great pyramid consists of an estimated 2.3 millon blocks.They used highly reflective white limestone.when the appearance of sun rays it give them a brilliant view from a distance.

There are three chambers inside the Giza pyramid .
1: The Grand Gallery.
2: The Queen's chamber.
3: The king's chamber.

In NOV-2008 archaeologist identify 118 Egyption pyramids .Most were built as tombs for the pharaohs.The earliest Egyption pyramids are found at saqqara the northwest of memphis. The first pyramid was built in 664 BC. the name of this pyramid is Nuri.

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