11 St. 52 Min, 9 Feb 2550 Jahr v. Chr. - 17 Great Pyramids of Giza

Beschreibung:

2550-2490 BCE
limestone
Egypt

The three main pyramids were built over the span of three generations:
Khufu
Khafre
Menkaure

Each pyramid was part of a large royal mortuary complex including:
Temple
Causeways
Smaller pyramids belonging to queens
Cemetery of smaller tombs (prominent members of court)
Boat pits
Pits with disassembled boats (142 ft)