Pyrmamid Of Giza

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The Great Pyramid of Giza


The pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World to still exist and is the only one that has no arguments on its appearance, size, and shape. The Great pyramid is the oldest of all the wonders. It is located in the city of Giza, which was a necropolis of ancient Memphis, and is part of greater Cairo, Egypt, today.

Not all three pyramids are considered as part of the Wonders. Only the Great Pyramid of Khufo is written as one of the seven wonders. The pyramid was built for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufo of the Fourth Dynasty around the year 2560 BC to serve as a tomb when he died. Pyramid building originated from the complex idea of a “mastaba” or platform that covered the pharaoh’s tomb.

The Great Pyramid is believed to have built over a 20-year period. Although it is not known how the building blocks were placed, many theories have been proposed. One theory suggests the construction of a straight ramp was put in place and was adjusted as the building got higher. A second theory involves the blocks being placed using long levers with a short, angled foot.

When it was built, the pyramid stood 481 ft. high and each side was 751 ft. wide at the base. Over the years, it has lost 30 ft. off its top. It was ranked as the tallest structure on Earth for more than 43 centuries. The Great Pyramid is made up of approx. 2 million blocks of stone, which weighed over 2 tons each.

The great Pyramid of Giza is by far the most astonishing member of the Seven Wonders of the World. It has survived long and is made with such exact, precise measurements. The Pyramid has been measured, photographed, x-rayed, and studied more than any building in the world. Its existence really shows that the people of ancient Egypt were very hard working and extremely intelligent....