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How did the Great Pyramid of Khufu compare in size with the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure?
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Anubis weighing the soul of the scribe Ani, from the Egyptian Book of the Dead, c. 1275 bce.
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three pyramids at Giza. Its original dimensions and those of the pyramids built for Khafre and Menkaure are compared below:
| Pyramid | Base Length | Original Height |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Khufu | 755.75 feet (230 meters) | 481.4 feet (147 meters) |
| Khafre | 707.75 feet (216 meters) | 471 feet (143 meters) |
| Menkaure | 356.5 feet (109 meters) | 218 feet (66 meters) |
As shown, the pyramid of Khufu is the most colossal, followed closely by the middle pyramid of Khafre. The pyramid of Menkaure is significantly smaller than the other two.12