The pharaoh Khufu
The Pharaoh Khufu, like the pharaohs before him, began planning his ‘house of eternity’ as soon as he took the throne. A spot was chosen for building on the west bank of the Nile. Cemeteries were usually built on the west bank because the sun ‘died’ on the western horizon every night.
Khufu’s architects were wise and experienced men. They knew the importance of building the pharaoh’s final resting place so that its sides faced directly north, south, east and west.
They planned a large pyramid- the largest one ever built in ancient Egypt. The outlines of the pyramid were measured and marked in the desert sand. Discover more about Pharaoh Khufu.
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