Five fascinating facts about the Cheops pyramid: what is known about one of the most famous wonders of the world

The Pyramid of Cheops, one of the wonders of ancient Egypt, continues to fascinate tourists with secrets and mysteries. SSPDaily has prepared five facts about the famous tomb.

The date of construction is uncertain

The age of the Cheops pyramid is estimated at about 4500 years, but the exact date of its construction remains unknown. Nevertheless, on August 23, Egyptians celebrate the birthday of the Cheops pyramid.

A majestic structure

For countless millennia, the Cheops pyramid has been considered the tallest man-made structure on Earth. In its heyday, it reached 146.6 m, but later it was surpassed by the Ulm Cathedralin Germanywith a height of 162 m, which was completed in 1890.

The mysterious architect

Historians attribute the design of the Cheops pyramid to Chemuin, the nephew of Pharaoh Cheops. Due to a tragic accident, Khemuin died shortly before the project was completed, never seeing it in its final form.

A monumental work

The construction of the Cheops pyramid was a grandiose undertaking that lasted about 20 years. More than 100 thousand people dedicated their labor to its construction, during which more than two million limestone blocks were used.

The birth of scientific research

It was only at the end of the eighteenth century, during a visit by Napoleon Bonaparte accompanied by a group of 175 scientists, that the Cheops pyramid received its first detailed scientific description. Among the members of the expedition was Edme-François Jaumard, who made precise measurements of the pyramid's dimensions.