King Khufu, who is also known by the greek name "Cheops," was the father of pyramid building at Giza. He ruled from 2589 - 2566 B.C. and was the son of King Sneferu and Queen Hetpeheres.

This unfinished subterranean chamber, an unfinished chamber within Khufu's Pyramid, lies 90 feet (30 meters) below the surface of the plateau, and is closed to the public. Standing alone inside ...

Along with the enigmatic Sphinx and other smaller tombs and monuments, Giza has three principal pyramids: Khufu (originally 481 feet high, and sometimes called Cheops, or the Great Pyramid ...

The ancient Solar Boat of King Khufu has recently been relocated from its long-time resting place near the Great Pyramid of Giza to the upcoming Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). This 4,600-year-old ...

“Horizon of Khufu,” an immersive virtual reality expedition across ancient Egypt, is making its U.S. debut at Illminarium in Atlanta. Designed for ages 8 and up, the 45-minute experience ...

What if the treasure of Khufu was discovered during Napoleon’s wars in Egypt and hidden secretly somewhere in Paris ? To solve the mystery Christian Robinson, an archeologist with unorthodox methods, ...

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