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The Great Pyramid of Giza covers an area of approximately 5.5 hectares.

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When were the pyramids completed?

2500 BC The Great Pyramid of Giza , also called Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu, and Pyramid of Cheops, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo, Egypt in Africa, and is the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is believed the pyramid was built as a tomb for Fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu (Cheops in Greek) and constructed over a 20 year period concluding around 2560 BC. The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years


How many bodies and artifacts were found in the great pyramid?

Three bodies were found in the Great Pyramid of Giza: King Khufu, King Khafre, and a third unidentified sarcophagus. Several artifacts were also discovered, including tools, pottery, inscriptions, and statues.


How many bodies and pieces of treasure were found in the great pyrimid?

The Great Pyramid of Giza contained three chambers and a burial chamber. In the pharaoh Khufu's burial chamber, archaeologists found a sarcophagus and various artifacts, but no treasure as such. The number of bodies discovered in the pyramid is estimated to be only one - Pharaoh Khufu himself.


How many slaves were used to build the pyramid?

It is estimated that around 20,000 to 30,000 workers, not slaves, were employed to build the pyramid of Giza. These workers were likely skilled laborers, farmers, and craftsmen who were paid for their work. The common misconception of slaves being used to build the pyramids is largely inaccurate.


Who was the architect that invented the pyramid?

There is no single answer to this. Many different engineers helped plan and complete the Great Pyramids in Egypt. The earlier step pyramid of the 3rd dynasty pharaoh Djoser (c.2650BC) at Saqqara is attributed to Imhotep. In recent times, Heminunu a nephew of Pharaoh Khufu has been linked to the design of the Great Pyramid.