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Pyramid of Khafre

Pyramid of Khafre

Pyramid of Chefren

Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty·Ancient Egyptian·🇪🇬 Giza Governorate, Egypt

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About Pyramid of Khafre

Second largest Giza pyramid, built for Khafre, retaining Tura limestone casing at apex, with associated Sphinx, valley temple and causeway. Recorded context — Period: Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty; Culture: Ancient Egyptian; Field status: excavated; Materials: stone; Condition: ruins.

History

How it came to be

Built
c. 2558–2532 BCE
Period
Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Purpose
Royal tomb
Excavation
Excavated
  1. c. 2558–2532 BCE

    Initial construction

  2. c. 1375 CE

    Major expansion

Location

Where it is

29.9761° N · 31.1307° E · 70 m

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