The great pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza is also known as the pyramid of Khufu, and  pyramid of Cheops (in Greek). It is the oldest as well as the largest pyramid among the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis that borders in the place that is now currently called El Gaza in Egypt. It is also one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that survives and remain intact.

This great pyramid was  believed to be built to be used as tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu by the fourth dynasty Egyptians. It was constructed for over 20 years concluding around 2540. This pyramid was considered as the tallest man made structure for over 3,800 years in the world.

It was covered by casing stones forming a smooth outer surface. This smooth surface was being vanish, what remains today is the underlying core structure. Scientific and alternative theories varies regarding the construction technique of this Great Pyramid. The most acceptable theory of its construction is that it was built with moving huge stones.This stones were came from a quarry and were being dragged and lifted them into their respective places in the pyramid.

There are three chambers inside the pyramid, the lowest chamber, the Kings chamber and the Queens chamber. The lowest chamber was said to be unfinished and it was being cut into the bedrocks which the pyramid was built. The King’s chamber and the Queens chamber were located higher up within the structure of the pyramid. Within the complex, the Great Pyramid of Giza was considered as the main part. There are two mortuary temples in the honor of Khufu.

One of this temples is located near the Nile river and the other one is near Khufu’s pyramid. There are three other small pyramids,these pyramids are for Khufu’s wives. The architect of this pyramid was Hemon or Hemiunu, the vizier of Khufu. Scientist and expert believe that the pyramid was originally 280 Egyptian cubits tall, 146.59 metres or 480.94 ft. Erosion was said to loss its pyramid-ion. The current height of the pyramid is about 138.74 metres or 544.18 ft. The base side of the pyramid measures 440 royal cubits, about 230.37 metres or 755.81 ft. Royal cubit measures 0.524 meters.