Definitions
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- noun Egyptian Pharaoh of the 27th century BC who commissioned the Great Pyramid at Giza
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Examples
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The only so-called evidence that the Great Pyramid was built for Khufu is scant to say the least.
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"Moreover, how can any one climb the pyramid of Khufu, which is covered with polished marble, even in the day let alone at midnight, your
Moon of Israel Henry Rider Haggard 1890
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This is now more true than ever and I am of the opinion that if the pyramids, or more specifically the Great pyramid, was built solely for burial purposes of the given King (Khufu/Cheops) then it was and will remain an unprecedented farce.
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"The only thing different is the closure of the Khufu pyramid."
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This is hardly evidence for it to be the burial place of Khufu, let alone for anything else, although it is perfectly possible that Khufu was buried at this “special” place where later or earlier a pyramid was constructed.
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The Great Pyramid is attributed erroneously to Khufu (Cheops) – with the other two being those of Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Mycerinus).
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The authority's head Mustafa Amin said in a statement Friday that the pyramid of Khufu, also known as Cheops, would be closed to visitors until Saturday morning for "necessary maintenance."
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Khufu is credited with building the Giza complex's largest pyramid, now one of Egypt's main tourist attractions.
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Built approximately over 20 years in the year 2551 B.C., the Great Pyramid was constructed for the Pharaoh Khufu (or Cheops, in Greek).
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Khufu founded the 4th Dynasty around 2680 B.C. and ruled Egypt for 23 years.
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