World History & Geography Encyclopedia
Building the Great Pyramid
The Old Kingdom written in stone
Year2560 BCE
RegionEgypt · Giza
Category艺术建筑
Importance★★★
Overview
Khufu's pyramid at Giza was built around the 26th century BCE. This explorer uses 2560 BCE as an approximate date; the precise chronology varies among scholars.
Historical impact
The monument demonstrates ancient Egypt's complex organization and construction skills.