The iconic pyramids of Egypt are a treasure and testament to the people who built them thousands of years ago. They were completed around 2,560 BC. The great pyramid of Giza is believed to have been built for King Khufu and is the largest and and oldest of the three pyramids. Ancient Greek historians believe that it took twenty years to complete. It also took around 100,000 men to build this great pyramid.
How Long Did it Take to Build the Great Pyramid
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The great pyramid was constructed from limestone blocks. The limestone was taken to the site by boat from the Nile River. Till this date, it is not known for certain how the great pyramid was constructed.
There are three known chambers found inside the pyramid. The King's chamber is lined with red granite. The Queen's chamber is lined with limestone.
The third chamber is found below ground. It is known as the unfinished chamber. It is believed that this was the intended burial chamber for the King but was abandoned when he decided to be further up the pyramid.
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