The Pyramid Complex of Giza
No monument on the planet can reflect the true definition of Glory, “The Great Pyramids of Giza.” The complex contains the last intact memorial of the seven wonders of the ancient world, ” The Great Pyramid of Giza,” next to two other pyramids; each one is impressive in its way and represents the political level and economic stability.
The Complex is one of the last intact prehistoric monuments on the planet that was built in the time of the old empire (2686 – 2181 BC) during Dynasty IV (2613-2493) over 4000 years and is still capable of capturing the heart and soul of everything it sees Contains three pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure who wished to make the test of time and immortalize their names and legacies through the ages Each pharaoh built a pyramid to be his final resting place and help his soul ascend to the heavens Adjacent to the pyramids is the Valley Temple where the kings and queens were mummified and prepared to pass to the other side.
The Complex is located in the western desert, 9 kilometers west of the Nile River. 13 kilometers southwest of the city center of Cairo. The Complex is protected by Egypt’s only guardian, “The Great Sphinx. “
The Great Pyramid of King Cheops (Khufu)
The last intact wonder of the ancient world is The Great Pyramid. It was built for King Khufu at the time of the old empire between 2580 and 2560 BC; it took 20 years to make. She was known to the Greeks as King Cheops. It was the tallest structure in the world, measuring 147 meters high (481 feet) for more than 3,800 years until the construction of Lincoln Cathedral in 1311.
It was built with 2.3 million blocks of limestone, each block weighing 2.5 tons per 10,000 skilled workers. It was designed by Pharaoh Khufu’s vizier “Hem-Iunu,” who created a true masterpiece of miraculous architecture using the golden age resources that the ancient empire era had to offer.
The Pyramid of King Khafre (Chephren)
The second largest Pyramid in Egypt was built by the order of King Jafra (2558-2532 BC). During the IV dynasty, in the year 2540 BC. Jafra is Khufu’s son, so he wanted to create a structure similar to his father’s.
The Pyramid is known to the Greeks as Khafre, and it measures 136.4 in height (448 feet) on a base of 215.5 meters (706 feet). It was also built of limestone and had an angle of 51 50 24. In front of the Pyramid is the protector of Egypt, the famous “Sphinx,” the oldest statue in the world designed with the face of Pharaoh Jafra.
The Pyramid of King Menkau-Ra
The smallest of the three pyramids. It was built by King Menkau-Ra (the sixth king of the IV dynasty) in 2510 BC to be his tomb. It was constructed of limestone from the outside and granite stone from the inside; it is 61 meters high (204 feet) on top of a base that measures 108.5 meters and has an angle of 51 20 25. The interior of the Pyramid is built of granite.
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