The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in Giza, Egypt. It took approximately 20 years to complete the pyramid and is said to be a tomb for the fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu. The Pyramid consists of an estimated 2.3 million limestone blocks and for over 3000 years was the tallest man made structure. In the pyramid there are three chambers the lowest chamber was never finished and the queen and king’s chambers were located at the top of the structure.

         I learned that the pyramids were actually built far apart I always thought from the pictures that they were rather close. I also found out that they were at one time smooth on the exterior and that over time became rough.