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Vor 2 Tagen · The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built c. 2600 BC, over a period of about 27 years, the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact.
Vor 4 Tagen · Great Sphinx of Giza, colossal limestone statue of a recumbent sphinx located in Giza, Egypt, that likely dates from the reign of King Khafre ( c. 2575– c. 2465 bce) and depicts his face. It is one of Egypt’s most famous landmarks and is arguably the best-known example of sphinx art.
Vor 2 Tagen · Ramses II was thethird king of the 19th dynasty of ancient Egypt whose reign (1279-1213 BCE) was the second longest in Egyptian history. In addition to his wars with the Hittites and Libyans, he is known for his extensive building programs and the colossal statues of him found all over Egypt.
- Ramses II was the third pharaoh of ancient Egypt’s 19th dynasty, reigning from 1279 to 1213 BCE. He likely began exercising some power prior to act...
- The most important campaign of Ramses II’s reign culminated in the famous Battle of Kadesh. Ramses II set out in his fourth year as king to reestab...
- Ramses II commissioned an almost unparalleled amount of building projects at home. Some of these were actually initiated under the rule of his fath...
- Ramses II’s long life—he lived between 90 and 96 years—gave him ample opportunity to marry wives and beget children. He had over 200 wives and conc...
- It seems like Ramses II was an admired pharaoh, both during and after his lifetime. His popularity may have been due to a combination of the prospe...
Vor 3 Tagen · Ancient Egyptian king lists. Modern lists of pharaohs are based on historical records and, including Ancient Egyptian king lists and later histories, such as Manetho's Aegyptiaca, as well as archaeological evidence.
Vor 6 Tagen · Great Pyramid of Giza, Khufu ship. Dynasty. 4th Dynasty. Khufu or Cheops was an ancient Egyptian monarch who was the second pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty, in the first half of the Old Kingdom period ( 26th century BC ). Khufu succeeded his father Sneferu as king.
Vor 2 Tagen · Snefru was the first king of ancient Egypt of the 4th dynasty (c. 2575–c. 2465 BCE). He probably built the step pyramid of Maydūm and then modified it to form the first true pyramid.
Vor 4 Tagen · Built as tombs for the pharaohs during the Old Kingdom period of Ancient Egypt, the Great Pyramids are a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the ancient Egyptians. But beyond their impressive size and age, there are many fascinating facts about the Great Pyramids of Giza that most people may not be aware of.
