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For which Egyptian pharaoh was the Great Pyramid of Giza constructed?
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Great Pyramid of Giza
Great Pyramid of Giza, built to honor Khufu, near Giza, Egypt.
The Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed for the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu. He was the second king of Egypt's 4th dynasty, ruling from approximately 2543 to 2436 BCE. This massive structure, originally standing about 482 feet (147 meters) tall, is the largest of the three pyramids at Giza. It is a testament to the advanced engineering and technical skills of ancient Egypt, built from approximately 2.3 million blocks of stone. The Great Pyramid is considered one of the last remaining Seven Wonders of the World.12