The Great Pyramid of Giza
by The Great Pyramid of Giza is also known as the pyramid of Khufu, and pyramid of Cheops (in Greek). It is the oldest as well as the largest pyramid among the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis that borders in the place that is now currently called El Gaza in Egypt. It is also one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that survives and remain intact.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is also known as the pyramid of Khufu, and pyramid of Cheops (in Greek). It is the oldest as well as the largest pyramid among the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis that borders in the place that is now currently called El Gaza in Egypt. It is also one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that survives and remain intact.(dotblock hosting review)
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This great pyramid was believed to be built to be used as tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu by the fourth dynasty Egyptians. It was constructed for over 20 years concluding around 2540. This pyramid was considered as the tallest man made structure for over 3,800 years in the world.
It was covered by casing stones forming a smooth outer surface. This smooth surface was being vanish, what remains today is the underlying core structure. Scientific and alternative theories varies regarding the construction technique of this Great Pyramid. The most acceptable theory of its construction is that it was built with moving huge stones.This stones were came from a quarry and were being dragged and lifted them into their respective places in the pyramid.
There are three chambers inside the pyramid, the lowest chamber, the Kings chamber and the Queens chamber. The lowest chamber was said to be unfinished and it was being cut into the bedrocks which the pyramid was built. The King’s chamber and the Queens chamber were located higher up within the structure of the pyramid. Within the complex, the Great Pyramid of Giza was considered as the main part. There are two mortuary temples in the honor of Khufu.
One of this temples is located near the Nile river and the other one is near Khufu’s pyramid. There are three other small pyramids,these pyramids are for Khufu’s wives. The architect of this pyramid was Hemon or Hemiunu, the vizier of Khufu. Scientist and expert believe that the pyramid was originally 280 Egyptian cubits tall, 146.59 metres or 480.94 ft. Erosion was said to loss its pyramid-ion. The current height of the pyramid is about 138.74 metres or 544.18 ft. The base side of the pyramid measures 440 royal cubits, about 230.37 metres or 755.81 ft. Royal cubit measures 0.524 meters.
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Post CommentK.Reshma
On December 3, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Nice share
sandie
On December 3, 2009 at 7:21 pm
love the pictures, enjoyed the read, thanks for sharing.
Pаtsy Collins
On December 5, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Interesting stuff!
LOVELYHONEY
On December 5, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Great research work.The pyramids are not merely tomb stones of kings but a monument and a pedestal of time
They are land marks revealing the heavens at any one point of time.
It’s an irony and sad that man has yet to unveil the total hidden knowledge and information that these pyramids convey
They are historic temples of time and each moment is amply signified by the positioning and height and direction towards which each pyramid phases
In fact scientists who study the pyramids must understand that these pyramids are the computers of secret and scientific logical, information which to some extent I have discovered though not yet fully
If I have the opportunity ever, to visit the pyramids I shall be lucky, for I shall walk this way only but once and shall not come again.
Perhaps you may carry on from where I leave and go off, times’ road in my research which has crossed a few decades.
hope those who all are reading this piece will remember the importance of conveyance of information to future mankind, for the furtherance and advancement of ones combined knowledge, to serve a common human purpose , which these pyramids tend to convey, albeit silently
LOVELY HONEY
Jane Jane
On December 6, 2009 at 8:52 am
very informative one.