Interesting facts about khufu
How long did khufu rule!
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most recognisable landmarks on Earth.
How did khufu die
As the crowning glory of the Giza necropolis, it was the first pyramid to be built at the site and stood as the tallest man-made structure on the planet for over 3,800 years
But who was the pharaoh who built it? Here are 10 facts about Khufu, the man behind the marvel.
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Khufu belonged to the ruling family of the Fourth Dynasty
Born in the 3rd millennia BC, Khufu (also known as Cheops) belonged the large royal family that ruled Egypt during the Fourth Dynasty.
His mother is thought to be Queen Hetepheres I and his father King Sneferu, the founder of the Fourth Dynasty, though some researchers suggest he may have been his stepfather.
Detail of a relief showing Sneferu wearing the white robe of the Sed-festival, from his funerary temple of Dahshur and now on display at the Egyptian Museum
Image Credit: Juan R.
Lazaro, CC BY 2.0
As the daughter of Huni, the last pharaoh of the Third Dynasty, Heteph
