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 of the …

Jan 1, 2026 · Pyramid of Khafre: mortuary temple Mortuary temple of the pyramid of Khafre, near Giza, Egypt. The designations of the pyramids—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—correspond to the kings …

1- What is the Cheops Pyramid? The Khufu Pyramid (Cheops) is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the only one that still stands today, in Giza, Cairo, Egypt.

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. His son, Khafre, and another pharaoh, Menkaure, are credited …

Discover more about the life, family and reign of pharaoh Khufu (aka Cheops), as well as the Great Pyramid.

Dec 30, 2025 · The Great Pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Cheops Pyramid, is the largest and most famous pyramid in Egypt. Built around 2600 BCE during the Old Kingdom, it served as Pharaoh …

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 inspire, leaving us …

Sep 12, 2024 · Even after being explored for millennia, the Pyramid of Cheops still keeps its secrets close. Even if there may always be treasures to be found, the pyramid itself is still a work of ancient …

The pyramid of Kheops is the first of the seven wonders of the world and the only one of its wonders still standing today. It is an imposing monument built by the Egyptians at the time of antiquity.

The Giza pyramid complex consists of the Great Pyramid (also known as the Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu and constructed c. 2580 – c. 2560 BC), the slightly smaller Pyramid of Khafre (or Chephren) a …