Ancient site · Giza
Pyramid of Khafre
The middle of the three Giza pyramids, and the only one that still keeps part of its original casing at the summit.
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The story
This pyramid was built as the tomb of King Khafre, the fourth king of the Fourth Dynasty and son of Khufu, who reigned for about twenty-six years. It is the second tallest and second largest of the Giza pyramids, a little below his father's. It originally stood about 143 m high and today measures about 136 m. Two entrances on the north side lead through descending and level passages to the burial chamber, which has a gabled limestone roof. The pyramid was named "the Great" and lies to the south-west of Khufu's pyramid.
Good to know
- It is the only Giza pyramid that still keeps part of its outer casing near the top.
- Its original height was about 143 m; today it stands about 136 m.
- Some scholars attribute the carving of the Great Sphinx to King Khafre.