Khufu's Pyramid: The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Although it is the oldest and most studied structure, it still is the most mysterious. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest and oldest of the three significant pyramids of Giza plateau that was a “funerary structure.” The everlasting monument was to honor Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty pharaoh, Khufu (known as Cheops to the Greeks). Khufu was the son of King Sneferu, who happened to be a great pyramid builder, and Hetepheres I. Khufu reigned for approximately 24 years. The people believed that Khufu was a more ruthless and cruel dictator. The Great Pyramid of Giza was a representation of Khufu’s leading and coordination of his people. Because of Khufu’s memorial,

Its base was 750 feet in each direction at the base forming a square. It occupied 13 acres, approximately 53,000 square meters of the Giza Plateau. The Giza Plateau included two funeral temples that has a bridge connecting them, three small pyramids for the honor of Khufu’s wives, and a satellite pyramid structure along with the three Pyramids of Egypt. The structure was once the tallest structure of the world until about the late 18th century. In comparison of size, The Great Pyramid of Giza, is said to be 30 times larger than the Empire State building and can be seen from the

The Great Pyramid of Giza’s history, mystery, and unique design defines its significance to the world. Because of its countless mysteries, archeologists continue to study the structure and its landscape in hope of revealing the unknown someday. The Great Pyramid of Giza was and is still looked upon as a source of ancient knowledge. Its interior walls hold a story written by history that reignites the memories of the great wonder. These walls only tell so much about the great hands that built it, but the journey to identify these remarkable people will be incredible. As one of the great wonders of the world, the Great Pyramid of Giza will forever be a legend in history. One that will always be remembered by our peers and