King Khufu, who is also known by the greek name "Cheops," was the father of pyramid building at Giza. He ruled from 2589 - 2566 B.C. and was the son of King Sneferu and Queen Hetpeheres.

The ancient Solar Boat of King Khufu has recently been relocated from its long-time resting place near the Great Pyramid of Giza to the upcoming Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). This 4,600-year-old ...

This unfinished subterranean chamber, an unfinished chamber within Khufu's Pyramid, lies 90 feet (30 meters) below the surface of the plateau, and is closed to the public. Standing alone inside ...

Along with the enigmatic Sphinx and other smaller tombs and monuments, Giza has three principal pyramids: Khufu (originally 481 feet high, and sometimes called Cheops, or the Great Pyramid ...

Egypt's Antiquities Ministry says a scanning project in the Giza pyramids has identified thermal anomalies, including one in the largest pyramid, built by Cheops, known locally as Khufu.

Planning a trip to the Pyramids of Giza? This guide covers entry fees, best times to visit, transport, must-see attractions & tips for a hassle-free experience.

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You'll find three primary pyramids, the best known being the Great Pyramid – affiliated with Khufu, the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh buried there. Khafre, Khufu's son, lies entombed in the nearby ...

What if the treasure of Khufu was discovered during Napoleon’s wars in Egypt and hidden secretly somewhere in Paris ? To solve the mystery Christian Robinson, an archeologist with unorthodox methods, ...

MrBeast described the experience as “the coolest thing I have ever seen.” His exploration included Khufu’s Tomb, the burial site of Pharaoh Khufu, the first Egyptian king to build a pyramid ...

These clips are from the BBC Primary History series, Pyramid - In the Name of the King, and Pyramid - The Great Pyramid of Khufu. They will be relevant for teaching History at KS2 in England ...