jan 1, 2570 BC - Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)
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Culture: Giza, Egyptian Old Kingdom, 4th dynasty
Patron: Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops)
Materials: Dark limestone core, originally sheathed in white limestone, granite interior chambers
Purpose: Eternal resting place of the Pharaoh
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