The Pyramids at Giza

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The Pyramids at Giza : 

The Pyramids at Giza Jami F. Leverett COMM 1201-005

Introduction : 

Introduction 7th wonder of the ancient world Largest tourist attraction in Egypt today

History of Egyptian pyramids : 

History of Egyptian pyramids Began in the 4th dynasty Snefru erected the first true pyramid Bent Pyramid Red Pyramid Started the idea of the temple complex with pyramid

Menkaure’s Pyramid : 

Menkaure’s Pyramid Son of Khafre The pyramid 241 ft high 344 ft wide 1/10 the size of Khufu's pyramid

Surrounding structures : 

Surrounding structures 2 were intended for his wives 1 ritual annex to the Menkaure’s pyramid

Khafre’s Pyramid : 

Khafre’s Pyramid Son of Khufu The pyramid 471 ft high 707 ft wide Valley Temple of Khafre Best preserved subsidiary building at Giza

Sphinx : 

Sphinx Guardian of the burial lands. 187ft long & 67 ½ ft high Body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.

The Great Pyramid : 

The Great Pyramid Khufu’s pyramid Son of Snefu Largest pyramid at Giza

Structure : 

Structure The pyramid 481 ft high 755 ft wide 2 million blocks of limestone.

Unique structures : 

Unique structures Heterpheres’ tomb The mother of Khufu, a queen herself Unplundered tomb of the Old kingdom Contents A chest of silver bracelets A makeup kit A royal bed covered in gold

The End of an Age : 

The End of an Age Shepseskaf Rejected the pyramid His sarcophagus was buried inside a superstructure

Conclusion : 

Conclusion Three pyramids dedicated to: Menkaure Khafre Sphinx Khufu Heterpheres tomb

Bibliography : 

Bibliography Aldred, Cyril. The Egyptian. London: Thames & Hudson, 1998. Print Johnson, Paul. The Civilization of Ancient Egypt. New York: HarperCollins, 1998. Print Roberts, Timothy R. Gift of the Nile: Chronicles of Ancient Egypt. New York: Freidman/Fairfax Publishers, 1998. Print