Great Pyramid of Gizeh

Great Pyramid is located in the city of Gizeh, the ancient necropolis of Memphis. It is the oldest and the only one that has survived time. Great Pyramid of Gizeh was the highest building in the world.

It had begun to 146 m high, and today has 138 m. It was built by the pharaoh Khufu of the Fourth dynasty to serve as the tomb. Was washed with granite plates.
As Herodotus says, construction has lasted over 20 years, 100,000 working people. First, place was prepared for the location and were transported blocks of stone. On the north side is the entrance in pyramid, mortuary room is located in the heart of the pyramid.

Pharaoh sarcophagus is red granite and the interior walls of the room. For years were discovered three or four rooms near funeral chamber, one being the royal ship, which is alleged to have been worn Khutu’s body in his last journey, in the others room are the vaults and Mummy pharaoh which has been hidden in order not to be stolen.

Today, the pyramid is included with the other pyramids in the tourist region of Gizeh plateau.