King Khufu, who is also known by the greek name "Cheops," was the father of pyramid building at Giza. He ruled from 2589 - 2566 B.C. and was the son of King Sneferu and Queen Hetpeheres.

Did you know the Great Pyramid of Khufu was once 481.4 feet tall? It was built about 4,500 years ago. Today, it stands as a testament to ancient wisdom, despite losing some of its outer layer.

And you have this lady, the daughter of Khufu. And this man was the vizier of the king. This one was the inspector of the pyramids, the chief inspector of the pyramids, the wife of the pyramid ...

Along with the enigmatic Sphinx and other smaller tombs and monuments, Giza has three principal pyramids: Khufu (originally 481 feet high, and sometimes called Cheops, or the Great Pyramid ...

Egypt's Antiquities Ministry says a scanning project in the Giza pyramids has identified thermal anomalies, including one in the largest pyramid, built by Cheops, known locally as Khufu.

The construction of Egyptian pyramids has been a source of endless wonder and debate, capturing the imagination of historians, archaeologists, and just about everyone else. These huge structures, like ...

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is 147m from the ground to the top and each side of the base is 230m long. The Egyptians positioned the sides of the pyramid facing north, south, east and west.

This experience gives us a glimpse into various areas of King Khufu’s pyramid that have never been previously revealed to the public. The Great Pyramid, the largest of the three main pyramids at ...

You'll find three primary pyramids, the best known being the Great Pyramid – affiliated with Khufu, the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh buried there. Khafre, Khufu's son, lies entombed in the nearby ...

The three great pyramids found at Giza belonging to King Khufu, his son Khafre, and a successor Menkaure, are among the highest pyramids. King Khufu’s pyramid was, in fact, the tallest man-made ...

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is 147m from the ground to the top and each side of the base is 230m long. The Egyptians positioned the sides of the pyramid facing north, south, east and west.