Key facts
Who was it built for?
Pharaoh Khufu
How many years ago was the pyramid built?
The pyramid was built about 4,500 years ago
How much could one stone weight?
One stone could weigh 80 tons
What was the original height of the pyramide?
481 feet
How long did it take to built the pyramide?
20 years
Has a mummy been found inside the pyramid?
No mummy or definitive burial artifacts of Khufu have ever been found inside the pyramid.
What it's the current height of the pyramide today?
455 feet
What was the purpose of the pyramide?
A grave for King Khufu
How many blocks of limestones were there used for the construction?
2.3 million blocks