It Is Believed This Pyramid Was Built Over a 20 Year Period

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The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around the year 2560BC, and was to be his tomb when he died.

It is believed this pyramid was built over a 20 year period.

The site was first prepared and the blocks of stone were transported and placed.

An outer casing (which disappeared over the years) was then used to smooth the surface.

It is not known how the blocks were put in place, but it is believed that a straight or spiral ramp was made building of the pyramid took place. The ramp, was coated with mud and water, which helped the Egyptians push (or pull) the block into place.

Today, the Great Pyramid is part of a main tourist attraction along with the other pyramids and the Sphinx.

Also in the area is the museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have been used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid. It may also have carried him to his afterlife according to Egyptian beliefs.