Art and Civilization. The Building and Meaning of the Great Pyramids

Many hundreds of years ago the construction began on one of the
seven wonders of the world. Today they are looked upon as not only a tomb for the dead, but also an artistic masterpiece inside and out.
The three great pyramids of Giza stand on the west bank of the Nile river (outside Cairo). These pyramids were build around 2600-2500 B.C. The largest one was built for King Khufu (better known as Cheops by Grecians).
The second largest was built for King Chephren, and the third was built for King Mycerinus.
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