Pyramids of Giza

The Pyramids of Giza, located in Egypt near the River Nile, were built for King Khufu. The Great Pyramid stands 147 meters tall with a base measuring 230 meters. It consists of approximately 2,300,000 limestone blocks, each weighing about 2.5 tons. The proximity to the Nile allowed for easy transportation of these stones by boat. Inside, the pyramid houses burial chambers, including King Khufu's chamber made of granite. The roof of this chamber features nine granite slabs, each weighing 50 tons. Notably, one slab contains hieroglyphs mentioning King Khufu's name, the only place on the pyramid where his name appears.

What is the height of the Great Pyramid?

How many blocks of limestone were used to construct the Great Pyramid?

What is the average weight of each limestone block?

Why were the pyramids built near the rivers?

What material is King Khufu's burial chamber made of?