23 ottob 2228 anni a. C. - Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu dies

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This is when Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu died.
Pharaoh Khufu built the Great pyramid of Giza. Khufu is depicted as a cruel tyrant by ancient Greek authors, Ancient Egyptian sources however describe him as a generous and pious ruler. He is the main protagonist of the famous Westcar Papyrus. The first imprinted papyri originate from Khufu's reign, which may have made ancient Greek authors believe that Khufu wrote books in attempt to praise the gods.

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