How Tall Is The Pyramid Of Khufu

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Have you ever thought how tall is the is the pyramid of khufu,or maybe who build the pyramid. Well I have done some research to tell you some stuff about the pyramid. This won't be a point fact thing this will be writing none of the boring stuff. I'm going to start with is the pyramid still get used? Yes the pyramid is used every day for tours. First let's talk about the location. The pyramid is in Giza witch Giza is in Egypt. Next we have the person who thought of the idea. The person who had this idea is Pharaoh Khufu. Khufu had this made so he could have a tomb when he died. Remember when I said Khufu had the idea,well you see he didn't build it. He had Cheops (slaves) build it. climate,In the winter the average is 21-26 degrees.

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