11h 52min, feb 9, 2550 y BC - 17 Great Pyramids of Giza
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2550-2490 BCE
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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)
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11h 52min, feb 9, 2550 y BC
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~ 4577 years ago
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