Ancient pyramids in Egypt

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For the make up game for #Photogames we were asked to submit something old. How about ancient? Ancient pyramids in Egypt.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the tomb for Khufu and is the oldest (constructed 2580-2560 BC) and largest (146.7 meters or 481 feet) of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. It is one of the Seven wonders of the Ancient world and was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. It is estimated that the pyramid is made of 2.3 million limestone blocks. Pharaoh Khufu reigned during the 26th century BC.

The Pyramid of Khafre was constructed in 2570BC out of limestone blocks weighing more than 2 tons each. It is the tomb of pharaoh Khafre. He reigned for 24-26 years most likely from 2650-2480 BC. It is believed that the Great Sphinx was built around 2500BC for the pharaoh Khafra also.

​Pyramid of Menkaure
​It is the smallest of the pyramids at 61 m or 204 ft tall. It was probably completed in the 26th century BC and is thought to be the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh Menkaure. The long vertical gash on the north face is from when in the 12th century the sultan attempted to demolish the pyramids and started with the smallest one. The pyramid of Menkaure also has three satellite pyramids which are believed to be for the Queens of Menkaure.

It was truly a marvel to see the pyramids and the Great Sphinx! I learned about these structures in grade school and marveled at them in our encyclopedia at home. To be in Egypt, walking around the pyramids, taking pictures and riding the camels was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to the Mediterranean.