School Arts, October 1st, 1998
Pyramid of Khufu, c. 2530-2528 BC, Giza, Dynasty IV.
The pyramid of Khufu covers an area of thirteen acres. It is 450 feet high (originally 480 feet). When it was completed, the pyramid contained a polished white limestone sheath that was meant to reflect the sun and remind people from miles away of the king's divine stature. The very size of the pyramid made it one of the wonders of the ancient world.
The Great Pyramid of King Khufu (reigned 2550-2528 BC) is the largest and the oldest of the three pyramids at Giza. The pyramid's form has the symmetry of an isosceles triangle (one of equal...
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