1. by: Tiffany Larm
The Great Pyramid

2. facts about the great pyramids
In the great pyramid there are 144,000 casing stones. In 2008
Archaeologist found 138 pyramids found in Egypt. In Giza there
are the best known pyramids. The heaviest block is the granite
Block. They are estimated to weigh from 50 to 80 tons each.
This granite block was one of the largest blocks that
Were originally lowered. There were more but they have
Been removed, this one remains.

3. facts
The great pyramid is the most remarkable existence on the earth today.
There are many different pyramids in Egypt, but the great is most important.
The great pyramid makes the main structure of complex setting of building
including two mortuary temples that honor Khufu. 3 smaller pyramids for
Khufu's wives, there is a smaller satellite pyramid, a raised causeway that links
The two Khufu temples. There is also a small pyramid, built for nobles.
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4. who built the great pyramids?
Nobody is for sure people built the great pyramids.
Some people believe that u.f.o.s have built the great pyramids.
But there is no proof so far. Some say the Egyptians built it,
Still no archeologist know.

5. pyramid facts The burial chamber has barley any fresh
air inside. The burial chamber is a tall
place inside the pyramid. The sides on
the great pyramid have a 52 degree
angle. The great pyramid is the most
popular attraction in Egypt. The best
estimated weight of the pyramid is 6.5
million tons.

6. more cool facts It only took 20 years to build the pyramid.
The great pyramid is also called Khufu and
Cheops. It is the tallest man made structure
For over 3,800 years.. the sides are about
755 feet wide, and there are 2 million
Blocks. They weigh two tons each. In
2008 there were 138 pyramids
discovered. The earliest known
pyramid is the djoser (zoser). it was
Built on the third dynasty.

7. more sweet facts If you ever got to look from up above
At any pyramid it will look like a square
with an x at the top, because of how it is
shaped.
If you attempt to go inside the great
Pyramid, you will be on your hands
Knees the whole time, Until you reach
The burial chamber.
The pyramid of the sun is almost
Half the size of the great pyramid.

8. more cool facts
The pyramid of Giza is a major tourist site. The great pyramid is most
Famous, most intact, bigger, and tallest. After its construction it became
The top of “the worlds seven wonders” list. And it is the only wonder left.
the pyramid was fully built out of limestone. The pyramid is now
Considered an architectural masterpiece.

9. how big was the pyramid?
The great pyramid is 30 times larger than the empire state building.
It could be seen way up the air and 481 feet high. The great pyramid
Covered 13 acres.

10. good bye
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