Pharaoh Khufu

Khufu was born in 2589BC and died in 2566BC.  He was Pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty which lasted from 2613-2498BC. 

He was the son of Sneferu and Queen Hetepheres I, and is believed to have had three wives.

His is credited with building the Great Pyramid of Giza which stood at a massive 147 metres. The pyramid took about 23 years to complete, and took 2,300,000 building blocks, each weighing an average of 2.5 tons.

Although he reigned for approximately 24 years there is very little known about him other than he was thought to have reigned as a ruthless and cruel despot.

His ability to lead and coordinate large number of men is one of the Great Pyramids lasting legacies. 

Khufu had several sons and his heir was his son Djedefre who also built pyramids. After the death of Khafre, his son Menkaure built a smaller pyramid at Giza, eventually completing the last of the famous pyramids at Giza.

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