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.

Some citizens and archaeologists are concerned about what they see as widespread "mismanagement" of Egypt's rich cultural ...

We were able to explore and scrutinize Pharaoh Khufu’s tomb, as well as witness clandestine mummification ceremonies taking place (and the processes behind them), and float down the Nile River ...

Workers down here chipped away at the limestone bedrock to build what is thought to be the original burial chamber for King Khufu. Egyptologists believe the chamber is 'unfinished' because Khufu ...

The Pyramid of Giza stands as a powerful symbol of ancient Egypt’s grandeur, drawing millions of visitors each year to marvel ...

MrBeast explored Giza’s pyramids, including Khufu’s Tomb and the Tomb of Iymery, uncovering hidden chambers and secret ...

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The reign of king Khufu saw, rather than an increase in complexity of tomb architecture and decoration, a simplification from what had been common in his father’s early years. Most tomb chapels ...

The dynasty’s second king, Khufu, ruled during a period of relative peace in Egypt, although the Greek historian Herodotus later depicted him and his son as cruel and proud. Family TiesThe ...

We all know what Egypt’s pyramids look like on the outside, but what do they look like on the inside? Narrow passageways, spacious chambers and steep galleries make up the bulk of the interior ...

“Horizon of Khufu” will take guests on a journey to the Great Pyramid of Giza and throughout the storied land of the Pharaohs. The virtual journey explores the intricate tombs of Pharaoh ...