Giza pyramids. The first, and largest, pyramid at Giza was built by the pharaoh Khufu (reign started around 2551 B.C.). His pyramid, which today stands 455 feet (138 meters) tall, is known as the "Great Pyramid" and was considered to be a wonder of the world by ancient writers.
How Were the Egyptian Pyramids Built? - Live Science
How Were the Egyptian Pyramids Built? - Live Science
Why did the ancient Egyptians mummify their dead? The ancient Egyptians believed that when someone died, their soul left their body. The soul would then return and be reunited with the body after it was buried. However, the soul needed to be able to find and recognise the body in order to live forever.
Why did the ancient Egyptians mummify their dead?
Why did the ancient Egyptians mummify their dead?