2. 2900 to 900 B.C. Week 3

3. Pyramid of King Khufu King Khufu, who is also known by the greek name “Cheops,” was the father of pyramid building at Giza.

4. Dates Built: c. 2589-2566 B.C.

6. Height: Originally 481 feet (146.5 m) tall, but now only 449 feet (137 m).

7. Base: 13 square acres, 568,500 square feet, or 7 city blocks.

10. Construction Materials: limestone, granite

15. 2800 – 900 B.C.

18. Section from the “Book of the Dead” of Nany, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, reigns of Psensennes I–II, ca. 1040–945 B.C. Egyptian; Western Thebes Painted and inscribed papyrus; H. of illustrated section 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm)

30. Statue of Memi and Sabu, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, ca. 2575–2465 B.C. Egyptian; Probably from Giza Painted limestone; H. 24 3/8 in. (62 cm) Rogers Fund, 1948 (48.111)

32. Statuette of Amun, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22, ca. 945–715 B.C. Egyptian Gold; H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)