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The Great Pyramid |
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The Great Pyramid is one of the popular tourist destinations of Egypt, which attract people not only from nearby countries, but from all over the world. It can be well imagined that how beautiful it is, only by mentioning that it was one of the seven wonders of the world, but it failed to include its name in the new seven wonders of the world, which was announced in July, 2007.
About The Great Pyramid:
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest and the oldest of all the pyramids in Giza Necropolis, which borders the region of Cairo at Egypt in Africa. It was built as a tomb for Khufu, the Fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh. It was constructed for a period of 20 years. It was the tallest man made structures in the world, for a time of 3800 years. It is also often referred as Pyramid of Khufu or Khufu's Pyramid.
History of The Great Pyramid:
This pyramid is actually a part of a complex set of buildings that include 2 mortuary temples, constructed in the honor of Khufu, amongst which is close to the pyramid and the other one is near River Nile. There are also 3 small pyramids that were constructed for Khufu's wives; they are also located near the Great Pyramid.
Important facts regarding The Great Pyramid:
This pyramid is 30 times larger than the Empire State Building, and isn't it astonishing to know that it is even visible from moon? It is one of the oldest structures of the world that is existing till date.
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It was not rough previously as it appears to be in modern time. during its construction, it was encased with tight fitting and highly polished slabs of stone.
There are two interior chambers along with several interior shafts. The temperature inside the pyramid remains to be 68 degrees Fahremnheit, which is same as the internal temperature of earth. This pyramid consists of enough blocks that can make a thick wall of ten feet in height and i feet in width, all around France.
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