This ancient Egyptian necropolis consists of the Pyramid of Khufu (known as the Great Pyramid and Pyramid of Cheops) a somewhat smaller Hafra pyramid less than two hundred meters to the southwest and the relatively modest size of the Menkaure Pyramid several hundred meters further to the southwest Less large pyramid satellites known as the pyramids of queens and the pyramids of the valley.

The surface of the pyramids was covered with plates of polished white limestone. Already after the fall of the ancient Egyptian civilization limestone was smashed by the local inhabitants for their own needs.

The Great Sphinx is located on the east side of the complex facing east. Many scientists continue to believe that the Sphinx has a portrait resemblance to Khafra.

The monolith used in the funeral temple of Menkaure its weight is estimated at more than 200 tons the heaviest on the Giza plateau. The colossal statue of the seated king from the central chapel of the Mencaur temple is one of the largest in the era of the Old Kingdom.

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