Khufu (c. 1600 BC)

1. The Great Pyramid is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids at Giza and was made with more than 2 million solid limestone blocks. For example, the article states that “ It was made with more than 2 million solid limestone blocks, each weighing about 5,000 pounds.” This shows that this structure is extremely strong and took decades to build. Another example, the article states is “ The pyramid of Khufu is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids at Giza.” This shows that the Great Pyramid of Giza stands as the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. As you can see, the Great Pyramid was made with more than 2 million solid limestone blocks and is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids at Giza.

2. The items that were usually placed in the tomb were clothing food, tools, and weapons. For example, the article states “Egyptian pharaohs were usually placed in a tomb with clothing, food...” This shows that goods were placed in the Egyptian pharaohs tomb for the afterlife. Another example, the article states is “Egyptian pharaohs were usually placed in a tomb with…tools, and weapons.” This shows other goods that were placed in the Egyptian pharaohs tomb as well. As you can see, goods, such as clothing, food, and tools were usually placed in tombs.

3. January 23, 2015

Today I visited the site of the Great Pyramid in Giza. From my observations, I saw that the structure was made with more than 2 million solid