The Pyramid of Khafre, depicted in the image below, was initially completed in 2560 BCE. It featured a white limestone casing and a peak constructed of solid gold.
For numerous millennia, the pyramid remained largely unchanged. However, in 1303, a powerful earthquake struck the region, causing significant damage to the structure. The quake also resulted in tsunamis that inflicted severe harm and loss of life in Crete and Alexandria.
Taking advantage of the damage inflicted by the earthquake, the local inhabitants utilized their basic tools to dismantle the dislodged limestone blocks. These blocks were subsequently repurposed in the construction of mosques and fortifications, commissioned by a local Sultan. Regrettably, the golden cap at the pyramid's peak was also pilfered and subsequently vanished.
As a consequence of the absence of its white limestone shell, the pyramid lost its ability to reflect sunlight and remain visible from great distances.
