Cairo Top Tours
Cairo Top Tours

Latest Articles

  • attractions in The Nile River

    attractions in The Nile River

    Distinctive Nile cruises where you can experience many things such as fishing, riding a fluke, and even Nile restaurants, in addition to visiting tourist places, whether inside Cairo or in other cities in different parts of Egypt.

  • God Amun Ra in Egypt | Amon Re God of Egypt

    God Amun Ra in Egypt | Amon Re God of Egypt

    Amun Re is one the oldest and the most important gods in the history of ancient Egyptian civilization and It is a religion that has existed since the first dynasties and has been associated with many names and many ancient kings.

  • The Old Kingdom in Egypt

    The Old Kingdom in Egypt

    The Old Kingdom of Egypt is considered one of the most important kingdoms because it is where the most important building in Pharaonic history, the Pyramids of Giza, was built, along with other landscapes such as temples, tombs, and other great things in this era.

  • The city of peace, Sharm el Shiekh.

    The city of peace, Sharm el Shiekh.

    Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most magnificent seaside cities in Egypt, which includes many wonderful places to attract tourists, as most tourists, when they come to Egypt, should go to Sharm El Sheikh to do many amazing things such as snorkelling, entertainment, and other fascinating things.

  • The black desert and oases

    The black desert and oases

    trying to go to The Black Desert, I think it will be a great tour and safari in an unbelievable place that deserves to be visited and taking a lot of pictures in this wonderful desert in the western desert in Egypt. with a lot of adventures and safari tours there.

  • temple of Edfu in Aswan

    temple of Edfu in Aswan

    Tourists from all over the world come to visit Edfu Temple to see what the Ptolemies left, to know the story of Horus and many wonderful things in this temple in Upper Egypt, and to know how the temple was founded and how it was rediscovered again after it was under the sand.

the great pyramid for  the King Khufu

let know who the King cheops, the great pyramid

  • 05 16, 2023

King Khufu and his Great Pyramid.

When speaking in terms of history, Egypt is the very first place that springs to mind. In case we do keep in mind the marvels of the earth, the pyramids at Giza will surely find mention, for they have a prime position among the most monumental legacies we have been left by the pharaohs, and equally one of the most visited by tourists from all walks of life.

Are the Pyramids of Giza the first pyramids in the world? 

The step pyramid, as it may be called, is said to belong to the grandfather of King Khufu, a third dynasty founder. Snefru, during his reign was a man who trafficked; more than one pyramid had been built by him, such as the Red Pyramid, although they could not compare to the one built by his son, King Khufu.

Who is King Cheops? 

There were different opinions about Khufu's father and mother, and they remained in doubt for a long time. 

Until they found tomb that makes them think Snefru's wife was Khufu's mother.

Researchers disagreed on the length of Khufu's reign, each saying he ruled for various years, including Herodotus, who visited Egypt, and Maniton, who categorized the pharaohs into dynasties.  

Khufu made several trade trips to Sinai to get the turquoise there. During the reign of Khufu, he was also given the position of minister. 

He was also interested in mines and metals, which indicates that his reign was a period of prosperity in ancient Egypt. 

Cheops achievements

His first and foremost accomplishment is the Great Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the solitary one standing today; this pyramid being named the Horizon of Khufu means that it was the king's tomb, so, therefore, the Great Pyramid is not only the largest pyramid in the world, but it is also the largest tomb in history.

The pyramid is currently about 10 m. It was originally much taller but has been reduced in length due to weathering and erosion. Historical proofs show that he used about 5 million stones and more than 20,000 men to construct the Great Pyramid. This proves the difficulty of constructing this pyramid; the pyramid is a bit of a marvel, to say the least. 

The pyramid was built from various stones such as limestone and granite that were brought from Upper Egypt, as for the Egyptian builders who built the pyramid, they were well-treated. This indicates the importance of constructing this pyramid for King Khufu, who provided the builders with all possible tools to help them build the pyramid, whether physically, like treating the broken bones of some of the builders.

He provided them and their families with shelter, food, and everything they needed to finish building the pyramid to perfection. 

The Great Pyramid is not the same as the vision, because the top has been destroyed. 

Khufu was a very intelligent king who built the Great Pyramid away from the Nile so that it would not be destroyed by flooding. Also, this desert land is hard and can withstand whatever the mass of the object on it is, no matter how big it is.

The best-kept secret of this pyramid is that to this day no one knows the grave of King Khufu. 

Is it inside the pyramid or elsewhere?

Was it stolen in later eras, or did he hide it to prevent it from being stolen? 

What we do know is that no one knows where the sarcophagus of the king of the Great Pyramid is located. Perhaps King Khufu had a forward-looking eye and knew that one day the tomb would be robbed.  An amazement in itself is King Khufu, an equally great wonder in history. 

You can enter the pyramid from the north side, which did not exist in the days of the Pharaohs but was made during the reign of Caliph al-Ma'mun.

 In addition, there is only the base of the funerary temple of King Khufu. 

Historical documents reported some other achievements and inscriptions of this king, for example, in the Dendera temple, it is described that a temple was built in this place before the Ptolemies built this temple.

He also has a statue in the temple of Abydos in Upper Egypt. This statue is the only complete statue that we know what King Khufu looked like; he built a tourist attraction that is considered one of the greatest in history. of course, we have found other statues, but nothing like this one, which is currently in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. 

The Pharaohs wrote history and left us monuments that are a great civilization witnessed by the world as one of the greatest and oldest civilizations in history. Khufu left us with one of the best achievements in the history of the pharaohs.

Tags:
Share On Social Media:

Egypt Tours FAQ

Read top Egypt tours FAQs

King Cheops, also known as Khufu, was an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom period, around 2580–2560 BC. He is best known for commissioning the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the most iconic and enduring architectural wonders in human history. Here are some details about King Cheops and his contributions to ancient Egypt:

   The Great Pyramid: King Cheops is primarily remembered for overseeing the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, which was built as his tomb. It is the largest and most famous of the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau and was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years.

   Architectural Achievement: The Great Pyramid is a masterpiece of ancient engineering and architecture. It consists of approximately 2.3 million limestone and granite blocks, each weighing several tons. The precision with which the pyramid was constructed, its alignment with the cardinal points, and its mathematical and astronomical significance continue to astonish scholars and visitors alike.

   Complex of Giza: In addition to the Great Pyramid, King Cheops' pyramid complex included a mortuary temple, a valley temple, and smaller satellite pyramids for family members and officials. These structures were part of the elaborate funerary cult that honored the Pharaoh after his death.

   Boat Pits: Near the Great Pyramid, a boat pit containing a disassembled solar boat was discovered. This boat, known as the Khufu Ship, is believed to have been intended to carry the Pharaoh's soul through the afterlife.

   Stela of Khufu: An ancient stela, known as the "Stela of Khufu," was discovered near the Great Pyramid. It bears inscriptions that mention the construction of the pyramid and Khufu's religious dedication.

   Economic Impact: The construction of the Great Pyramid required a significant labor force and vast resources. It likely had a considerable impact on the economy of ancient Egypt during Khufu's reign.

   Legacy: The enduring legacy of King Cheops lies in the monumental structure he built. The Great Pyramid continues to be a symbol of Egypt's rich history and the achievements of its ancient civilization.

;

Cairo Top Tours Partners

Check out our partners

EgyptAir
Fairmont
Sonesta
the oberoi