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Great Pyramid of Giza

Also known as Pyramid of Cheops, Pyramid of Khufu

oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis; one of the seven ancient wonders of the world

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The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of three pyramids located in the Giza Necropolis and is one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. It remains one of humanity's most impressive and enduring architectural achievements from ancient times.

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Area: 53061.12
Elevation: 95
Image: Kheops-Pyramid.jpg
Height: 146.7

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inception: 2560-00-00
Commons category: Great Pyramid of Giza
Commons gallery: Great Pyramid of Giza
volume as quantity: 2583283
ground level 360 degree view URL: giza.mused.org/en/guided/266/inside-the-great-pyramid

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The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids and the most famous landmark of the Giza pyramid complex in Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact. The Great Pyramid served as the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu ("Cheops"), who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. It was built c. 2600 BC over a period of about 26 years.

Initially standing at 146.6 metres (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the world's tallest human-made structure for more than 3,700 years. Over time, most of the smooth white limestone casing was removed, which lowered the pyramid's height to the current 138.5 metres (454.4 ft); what is seen today is the underlying core structure. Each side of the base was measured to be about 230.3 metres (755.6 ft) in length, giving a volume of roughly 2.6 million cubic metres (92 million cubic feet), which includes an internal hillock. The dimensions of the pyramid were 280 royal cubits (146.7 m; 481.4 ft) high, a base length of 440 cubits (230.6 m; 756.4 ft), with a seked of ⁠5+1/2⁠ palms (a slope of 51°50'40").