Architecture of the Giza Egypt Pyrymids
The Egyptian Pyramids are one of the greatest engineering achievements in the history of the world. Five thousand years ago, before the invention of computers, electronics, steam engines, iron, screws, or pulleys, and without knowledge of electricity, calculus, or hydraulics, a civilization for a hundred years devoted itself to the task of building mountains in the sand with the singular purpose of serving as a resting place for their pharaohs. The great pyramid was built during the reign of Khufu, second king of the fourth dynasty 2,720-2,560 BC. It stands on the Giza plateau nearby Cairo and is the biggest pyramid in Egypt. The pyramid itself now stands 137 meters high, its original height of 146.16 meters is indicated by an iron post erected on the apex. Each side originally measured 230.362 meters or 440 royal cubits. At present the side measures 227 meters, due to the loss of the casing stones. The core masonry consists of large blocks......
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