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The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza. Man fears Time, yet Time fears the pyramids. By : Elvis. The Description.

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The Great Pyramid of Giza

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  1. The Great Pyramid of Giza Man fears Time, yet Time fears the pyramids. By : Elvis

  2. The Description The Great Pyramid was 145.5 m tall when built. It ranked as the tallest structure on earth for 43 centuries. Approximately two million, 2- ton bricks were used on this structure. Corridors, galleries, and escape shafts either led to the kings chamber, or served as other rooms. The sarcophagus of the king was made of red granite, as were the interior walls of the chamber. Most impressive was the sharp-edged stone over the doorway. This stone was 3 m long, 2.4 m high, and 1.3 m thick.

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  4. Interesting Informatics • The Great Pyramid of Giza was the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World. • It stood 450 feet ( 137 meters ) high. • Each stone weighed from 2 to 30 tons each. • It was built around 2700 to 2500 B.C.

  5. History It took 20 some years to build it. Throughout its history, the Great Pyramid has been called the ‘Granaries of Joseph’ and the ‘Mountains of Pharaoh.’ The mysterious ‘Sun Boat’, which was found near the Great Pyramid, was believed to have carried King Khufu on his journey through the Underworld.

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  10. For more information go to: http://www.unmuseum.com/ http://www.grouptravels.com/wonders/2hp7w.htm http://argos.com/ http://www.norfacad.pvt.k12.va.us/project/pyramid/pyramid.htm http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/lawrence/seven.htm http://www.fgsd.winnipeg.mb.ca/vmc/swaweb/cc/ccswow6.htm

  11. The End By: Elvis A.T.R. 6th Grade 2000-2001

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