3100 to 30 BCE years ago

Khufu and The Great Pyramid of Giza

Khufu, also known by his Greek name Cheops,

was a Pharaoh of Egypt’s Old Kingdom who ruled around 2589–2566 BCE. He is best known for commissioning the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and largest of the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau and the only surviving Wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Built around 2600 BCE as his royal tomb, the pyramid was constructed from over 2 million limestone blocks, each weighing several tons, and stood as the tallest man-made structure in the world for nearly 4,000 years. Though little is known about Khufu’s personality, his legacy endures through this monumental feat of engineering - an enduring symbol of Egypt’s power, ambition, and architectural brilliance that continues to amaze visitors to this day, with its size, precision, and mystery.