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The Great Pyramid The Great Pyramid of Giza of Giza A Great Mystery in History A Great Mystery in History

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The Great Pyramid of The Great Pyramid of GizaGiza

A Great Mystery in HistoryA Great Mystery in History

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The Great Pyramid of GizaThe Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of three pyramids at Giza

• The “Great Pyramid” is the largest pyramid at Giza

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Why was it built?Why was it built?

• The Great Pyramid of Giza was believed to have been built for the Pharaoh Khufu

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When was it Built?When was it Built?

• Constructed over a 20 year period

• Believed to have been built around 2560 b.c.e.

• Tallest structure in the world for over 3,800 years