c. 2560 BCEReputable source · 2 sourcesWell documented
The Great Pyramid of Giza
On the timeline · around c. 2560 BCE ·
What happened
During the reign of King Khufu of the 4th Dynasty, the Great Pyramid of Giza was built from more than two million stone blocks, rising about 146 metres (479 ft). It remained the tallest human-made structure on Earth for over 3,000 years.
Why it matters
The last surviving wonder of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid is the defining monument of Old Kingdom Egypt and its centralized royal power.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Great Pyramid of Giza · Reputable source
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur · Reputable source