The Pharaoh Khufu, or commonly known as Cheops, ruled in the 4th
Dynasty (2551-2528 B.C.) He was the second Pharaoh of the period and he ruled for
approximately 23 years. It was assumed that this was a highly structured society and he must
have attained great wealth. Not much is known about the Pharaoh’s personal life or his
accomplishments. His most known and famous undertaking was the Great Pyramid of Egypt.
There are two theories surrounding the construction of his pyramid. The first theory,
suggested by experts, suggests that slaves were forced under daily hard labor to work until the
task was completed. The more logical and more supported theory, however, suggests that the
Great Pyramid of Egypt was built by hundreds of skilled workers who camped near the pyramids
and worked for a salary until the construction of the pyramid was completed.
Although he organized the construction of the pyramid, not much is known about his life
due to the fact that his tomb was robbed. No remains of the mummy have ever been found and
there is only an empty sarcophagus that lies in the center of the King’s Chamber located inside
the pyramid. However, a statue was found in the temple of Abydos and it is thought that maybe
this might give a slight insight into the Pharaoh’s world and who he really was.
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