The Great Pyramid of Giza
Who built the Great Pyramid?
The Great Pyramid was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu.
When and Where was the Great Pyramid built?
The Great Pyramid was built in the city of Giza, a resting place of ancient Memphis, and today it is part of Greater Cairo, Egypt. That's why it is called the Great Pyramid of GIZA. It is near the west bank of the Nile River.
What materials were used and how was it built?
To build the pyramid the Egyptians used rock. They also used limestone to build the pyramid. It was used to cover the pyramid so it would glimmer under the sun. The best limestone was deeper underground, so the men tunneled under the ground. The limestone was then removed from underneath and brought to the building site. To build the Great Pyramid, the men used tools such as rope and stone hammers.
