pyramidsts

=The Pyramids of Giza;= It is believed the pyramid was built as a tomb for fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu and constructed over a 20-year period concluding around 2560 BC. The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years, the longest period of time ever held for such a record.

Large blocks of stone were cut from quarries nearby. They were dragged by groups of men across the desert to the site of the pyramid and set in place. Most of the workers were farmers who worked on building the pyramid during the flood season when their fields were under water. Khufu's pyramid was only part of the complex built for him at Giza. This complex had many different parts: Several deep pits containing boats that had been buried.
 * Three pyramids for Khufu's queens.
 * A mortuary temple where Khufu would be worshipped after he died.
 * A causeaway leading from the pyramid complex down to the valley temple.
 * A valley temple where the pharaoh's funeral would begin.
 * A small 'satellite' pyramid.
 * The mastaba tombs of nobles.