Khufu, son of Snefru and second ruler of the 4th dynasty moved the royal necropolis to Giza, north of modern-day Cairo.

The Great Pyramid was the centerpiece of an elaborate complex, which included several small pyramids, five boat pits, a mortuary temple, a causeway, a valley temple, and many flat-roofed tombs for officials and some members of the royal family.

Explore the Great Pyramid in this Flash animation.

Tombs Fit For The Kings

The Great Pyramid Of Khufu

The Great Pyramid's Air Shafts

The Pyramid Of Menkaure

The Sphinx

Who Built The Pyramids

How Mummies Are Made

Hieroglyphs