Pyramid of Khafre

The Pyramid of Khafre is situated next to the Pyramid of Khafu. Even though the Pyramid of Khafre is a little bit smaller, it is frequently referred to as the Khafu's sister building. The Pyramid of Khafre, which was built around 2570 BC, just a decade after Khafu, belonged to the Fourth Egyptian Dynasty. But the Pharaoh Khafre, also known as Chefren in history books, was intended to have his final resting place at the Pyramid of Khafre.

Although the Pyramid of Khafre is really smaller than the Pyramid of Khafu, at first impression it appears to be larger. That's because Khafre has steeper sides and a more pointed top because it is built on bedrock, giving it a significant height advantage. The building of the Pyramid of Khafre is a testament to the amazing engineering and design skills of the ancient Egyptians, especially when it comes to selecting limestone pieces that ensure structural stability. The stones of the Pyramid of Khafre are larger at the base and become smaller as it gets closer to the top.

However, one notable flaw in Khafre's pyramid's construction is that the four corners aren't exactly aligned, resulting in the apex having a small twist rather than pointing straight up to the sky.

The Pyramid of Khafre, unlike most pyramids, has two independent entrances. Several chambers inside the pyramid are open to the public for exploration. You should see the burial room, which has enormous limestone beams spanning the ceiling. There are also sunken areas on the floor of several chambers, which would have housed a sarcophagus.

The larger complex that includes the Pyramid of Khafre has some of the most well-known buildings in all of Giza. The Great Sphinx, the Mortuary Temple, the ruins of a satellite pyramid, and the Valley Temple are just a few of the numerous monuments in the vicinity that are worth seeing.

Location: X4GJ+F93, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201