oct 18, 2589 BC - Construction of the Great Pyramid Begins
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The Great Pyramid was built as a tomb for King Khufu. It is the biggest of the three Pyramids of Giza. There are three main chambers, including the king’s and Queen's chamber. There are many corridors and traps.
The Great Pyramid was an impressive building that was used to show government control. The people of Egypt knew how powerful their government was.
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