Various Legacy in Egypt
August 27th, 2010 — 4:17am
Pharaoh Monuments in Cairo
• Pyramids of Sakkara
This pyramid was built by Zoser, the first king of Dynasty III. This pyramid is in the Sakkara area, 27 km from downtown Cairo.
• Pyramids of Giza
- Cheops
This pyramid is the largest pyramid of the three pyramids aligned. It was built by Khufu, the king of Dynasty IV. This pyramid was built (2690 BC) in the area of 13 acres. Originally 146 meters high pyramid, but now only 136 m. With an altitude caused by erosion in its heyday. The number of stones of about 2.5 million cubic meters.