Great Pyramid of Khufu built with 2.3 million blocks, no verified construction dates. Great Pyramid of Khufu stands 147 meters high Constructed from 2.3 million stone blocks weighing 1-7 tons each Built by more than 20,000 workers and slaves
The Great Pyramid of Khufu still stands at 147 meters, built from roughly 2.3 million stone blocks weighing 1-7 tons each. More than 20,000 workers and slaves constructed it, yet no exact construction dates have been scientifically verified. The pyramid features two entrances—one visible and one hidden—and controversy persists over whether it was even designed as a tomb. Located at the Giza Necropolis (3000-1500 BC).
Key Facts
- Great Pyramid of Khufu stands 147 meters high
- Constructed from 2.3 million stone blocks weighing 1-7 tons each
- Built by more than 20,000 workers and slaves
- Features two entrances - one visible and one hidden
- No exact construction dates have been scientifically determined
- Controversy exists over whether pyramids were designed as tombs
Related site: The Great Pyramid of Giza — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Ultimate Egypt Journey: Pyramids, Tombs & Megaliths (Full Documentary) by Wandering Wolf