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1 Giza Necropolis (The Pyramids of Giza) By: Ray Hau Andrew Gilbert Alex Hartz

2 The Three Pyramids of Giza There are three main pyramids. Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure 4th Dynasty(circa 4750 B.C). Last surviving Ancient Wonder.

3 The Pyramid of Khufu Great Pyramid of Giza(Khufu) Largest single building ever made. Weighed 6 million tons total. Took 2.3 million stone blocks.

4 The Pyramid of Khafre Second-largest pyramid of Giza. Looks larger, but is smaller. Stands on a higher plateau. Several feet shorter than Khufu's.

5 The Pyramid of Menkaure Smallest of the three pyramids. Three smaller pyramids built near it. Last pyramid built on Memphite necropolises.

6 Last Information Might be inspired by Orion Belt. Orion sacred to the Egyptians. Believed it was home to Osiris. Perfectly aligned to true directions. True north, east, west, south.

7 Orion Belt Three Pyramids of Giza


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