This is the chamber where King Khufu was ultimately buried. Unfortunately, all that remains in this sacred space is the king's sarcophagus made of large blocks of red granite. Khufu's body ...
This is the chamber where King Khufu was ultimately buried. Unfortunately, all that remains in this sacred space is the king's sarcophagus made of large blocks of red granite. Khufu's body ...
A number of theories now exist as to the purpose of the space, with some suggesting it was a secret burial chamber for the pharaoh Khufu, who ordered the pyramid to be built. When the pyramids were ...
The burial ground holds the remains of King Khufu, who commissioned the iconic pyramid, his family members and high-ranking officials, suggesting another elite tomb could be hiding beneath the sands.
Family TiesThe pharaoh’s relatives, such as Nefertiabet, Khufu’s daughter—depicted on this relief found in her tomb in Giza—were buried beside the sovereign’s pyramid. Photograph by Wern ...
The ancient Solar Boat of King Khufu has been transferred from its location near the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Grand Egyptian Museum. This 4,600-year-old vessel, discovered in 1954, is one of ...
This breathtaking pyramid served as the tomb of the Pharaoh Khufu some 4,500 years ago. Mona shone a light on its entrance half way up, suggesting we go and have a look. I won't lie, my excitement ...
While being driven though the city I came across a board which displayed, among other important sites to visit - “The tomb of last king of Ceylon”. In my subsequent visits to Vellore I was able to see ...
If you can’t make it to Egypt, head to Washington, D.C., where “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” puts visitors inside the artifact-stuffed rooms of King Tut’s tomb. It’s been a ...
Built over four-and-a-half thousand years ago, the pyramid is the tomb of the Pharaoh Khufu. You can pass through the solid stone blocks that make up the Pyramid’s core to explore its hidden ...