No doubt, there are almost 94 pyramids in Egypt, but the most popular is Great Pyramid of Egypt or Great Pyramid of Giza. The beauty of Great Pyramids is that, these are not only included in seven old winders of the world, but also the only one among these old seven wonders that are highly safe and sound. Here are some facts about Great Pyramid of Giza.
1. Construction Era
The Great Pyramid was constructed in 4th Dynasty means about 2500 BC before. It is believed that King Khufu constructed these pyramids within a time span of 20 years.
2. Construction Material
It has been estimated that the construction material used in the making of Great Pyramids comprise of 300,000 blocks of lime stone. Moreover, the estimation of each stone’s weight is almost 70 tons.
3. Amazing and Exclusive Reality
Scientists have claimed that Great Pyramids of Egypt are visible from moon as well as from mountains of Israel.
4. Swivel Doors
Another astonishing reality is that, the great pyramids of Egypt had swivel doors in it. You know that swivel doors are still considered as a status symbol, but the swivel doors found in the great pyramid of Egypt are best known for their splendid artwork and precision of engineering levels.
5. Various Theories
There are various theories about construction methods of great pyramids. Some people believe that there was involvement of thousands of slaves behind its construction, but some say that it was the task of thousands of skilled workers.