The Pharaoh Khufu

The Pharaoh Khufu, or commonly known as Cheops, ruled in the 4^th Dynasty (2551-2528 B.C.)  He was the second Pharaoh of the period and he ruled for approximately 23 years.  It was assumed that this was a highly structured society and he must have attained great wealth.  Not much is known about the Pharaoh’s personal life or his accomplishments. His most known and famous undertaking was the Great Pyramid of Egypt. 

            There are two theories surrounding the construction of his pyramid. The first theory, suggested by experts, suggests that slaves were forced under daily hard labor to work until the task was completed. The more logical and more supported theory, however, suggests that the Great Pyramid of Egypt was built by hundreds of skilled workers who camped near the pyramids and worked for a salary until the construction of the pyramid was completed. 

            Although he organized the construction of the pyramid, not much is known about his life due to the fact that his tomb was robbed.  No remains of the mummy have ever been found and there is only an empty sarcophagus that lies in the center of the King’s Chamber located inside the pyramid. However, a statue was found in the temple of Abydos and it is thought that maybe this might give a slight insight into the Pharaoh’s world and who he really was.    

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