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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:tower
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:City
gptkb:temple
gptkb:7_Wonders
gptkb:Cairo
gptkb:Sultan
gptkb:ancient_Egypt
gptkb:fish
gptkb:historical_figure
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gptkbp:archaeological_findings
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Tura limestone
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:Hemiunu
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gptkbp:architectural_style
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gptkb:historical_figure
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gptkbp:art_style
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depicted in art and photography
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gptkbp:artifacts
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originally covered with smooth Tura limestone
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:historical_figure
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gptkbp:base
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230.4 meters
230.4 meters (756 feet)
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gptkbp:block
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approximately 2.3 million
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gptkbp:burial_place
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gptkb:Pharaoh_Khufu
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gptkbp:completed
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c. 2560 BC
2560 BC
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gptkbp:composed_of
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gptkb:item
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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ongoing
conservation projects
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:Khufu's_workforce
gptkb:Pharaoh_Khufu
gptkb:Fourth_Dynasty
gptkb:Fourth_Dynasty_of_Egypt
gptkb:Khufu
2580 BC
approximately 20 years
circa 2580–2560 BC
c. 2580–2560 BC
limestone casing stones
about 20 years
around 2580–2560 BC
Khufu's reign
ramp theory
reign of Pharaoh Khufu
lever and counterweight
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gptkbp:construction_cost
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approximately 20 years
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gptkbp:construction_material
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gptkb:item
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gptkbp:coordinates
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29.9792° N, 31.1342° E
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gptkbp:covered_by
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limestone casing stones
Limestone casing stones
Tura limestone casing stones
white Tura limestone
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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light and sound shows
site for various celebrations
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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gptkb:archaeological_site
important to Egypt's identity
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired modern architecture
influenced global perceptions of ancient Egypt
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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featured in literature and films
in literature and media
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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gptkb:ancient_Egyptian_civilization
gptkb:Egyptian_civilization
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gptkbp:depicts
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depicted in art and media
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gptkbp:dimensions
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base area of 13 acres
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gptkbp:discovered_by
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explored by archaeologists
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gptkbp:displacement
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slight tilt
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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ancient engineering techniques
considered one of the greatest achievements of ancient engineering
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gptkbp:employees
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thousands of laborers
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gptkbp:exhibitions
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:temple
gptkb:Pyramidion
gptkb:bridge
Grand Gallery
Casing stones
Air Shafts
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gptkbp:function
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gptkb:Tomb_for_Pharaoh_Khufu
gptkb:cemetery
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gptkbp:geographical_feature
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built on a limestone plateau
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gptkbp:has_lore
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gptkb:Khufu
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gptkbp:height
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1889
146.6 meters
138.8 meters
146.6 meters (481 feet)
138.8 meters (455 feet)
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gptkbp:historical_context
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various theories on construction.
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Herodotus' writings
documented by ancient historians
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gptkbp:historical_period
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gptkb:Old_Kingdom
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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gptkb:City
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
major site for Egyptology
study of ancient Egypt
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Great Pyramid of Giza
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gptkbp:inception
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missing
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gptkbp:inspiration
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modern architecture
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gptkbp:intelligence
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gptkb:Giza_pyramid_complex
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gptkbp:interior_features
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Descending Passage
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gptkbp:is
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surviving wonder
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gptkbp:is_aligned_with
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cardinal points
Cardinal directions
Cardinal points
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gptkbp:is_explored_in
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robotic exploration
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:Seven_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World
gptkb:Giza_pyramid_complex
gptkb:Pyramids_of_Giza
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gptkbp:is_surrounded_by
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gptkb:Pyramids_of_Giza
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gptkbp:landmark
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iconic structure
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gptkbp:located_in
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gptkb:Giza
gptkb:Giza,_Egypt
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Giza
gptkb:Giza,_Egypt
gptkb:Giza_Plateau
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gptkbp:major_city
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of the three pyramids
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:item
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gptkbp:measures
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used for astronomical observations
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gptkbp:noble_house
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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the King's Chamber
the Queen's Chamber
the Subterranean Chamber
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gptkbp:number_of_rooms
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gptkb:Queen's_Chamber
gptkb:King's_Chamber
gptkb:cemetery
three main chambers
Subterranean Chamber
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Giza_pyramid_complex
gptkb:Pyramids_of_Egypt
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:purpose
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gptkb:cemetery
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gptkbp:research
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geophysical surveys
archaeological investigations
conducted on its construction
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gptkbp:research_interest
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study of ancient engineering techniques
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gptkbp:slope_rating
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51°50'
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gptkbp:social_structure
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gptkb:launch_complex
Grand Gallery
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gptkbp:status
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well-preserved
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gptkbp:student_enrollment
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17 meters
north face
North face
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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gptkb:temple
several smaller pyramids
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gptkbp:symbol
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gptkb:organization
ancient Egyptian power
in ancient Egyptian belief
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gptkbp:symbolism
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power and authority
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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gptkb:significant
gptkb:battle
popular tourist site
attracts millions of visitors annually
economic benefits to Egypt
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:tower
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gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:weight
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approximately 6 million tons
6 million tons
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