10 Interesting Fact About The mysteries of the pyramids of Egypt

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• The largest pyramid in Giza, the Khufu Pyramid, consists of about 2.3 million stone blocks and it is estimated to reach 6.5 million tons.
• Even so giant, no one knows exactly how the ancient Egyptians build a very large and complex pyramid.
• One theory states that the Egyptians use simple tools such as ropes, wood, and bamboo to move heavy stone blocks, but there is no exact evidence that supports this theory.
• Inside the Khufu Pyramid there is a basement that is thought to be the last resting place of King Khufu.
• Khufu Pyramid also has triangular-shaped spaces called airways that are believed to be used to drain air into the pyramid.
• The Khafre Pyramid has a lion head -shaped relief in the front known as Sphinx.
• There are also small pyramids in Giza which function as the tombs of royal families and high officials.
• Pyramids in Egypt are not only found in Giza, but are also spread in other regions such as Saqqara, Abusir, and Dashur.
• Despite being thousands of years old, the pyramids in Egypt are still the objects of research and debates of archeologists and historians.
• Its beauty and uniqueness makes the pyramids in Egypt one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.