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Khufu was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt's Fourth Dynasty who reigned during the 26th century BCE. He commissioned the Great Pyramid at Giza as his royal tomb; it is the largest of the Giza pyramids and the only surviving monument among the traditional Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Most surviving representations of Khufu are fragmentary, and comparatively little is known about the events of his reign.
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Pharaoh Khufu ranks #83 of 221 in the Monarch ranking, behind Emperor Vespasian, ahead of King Olaf II Haraldsson (Saint Olaf).
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Why is Khufu associated with the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Khufu commissioned the Great Pyramid as his royal tomb during Egypt's Fourth Dynasty in the 26th century BCE. It is the largest of the three principal pyramids at Giza and the only traditional Wonder of the Ancient World still standing.
Is Khufu the same pharaoh whom Greek writers called Cheops?
Yes, Cheops is the Greek form of the name Khufu. The Greek historian Herodotus discussed Cheops centuries after the pyramid was built, so his account is much later than Khufu's reign.
What evidence connects Khufu to the Great Pyramid?
Marks left by ancient work crews inside upper relieving chambers include forms of Khufu's name. Archaeologists have also found remains of the pyramid complex and associated workers' settlements at Giza.
Who ruled near the time of Khufu?
Khufu succeeded Sneferu, the pharaoh associated with major pyramid projects at Dahshur. Khufu's successors included Djedefre and Khafre, with Khafre commissioning another of Giza's great pyramids.
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