Other interesting facts about the pharaoh Khufu.
Here are some other interesting facts about Pharaoh Khufu:
1. Khufu was the second pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt and ruled from around 2589 to 2566 BCE.
2. He is most famous for building the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
3. It is said that the Great Pyramid was built using around 2.3 million stone blocks, each weighing an average of 2.5 tons.
4. Despite his reputation as a ruthless pharaoh, Khufu was responsible for some important achievements during his reign, including the establishment of the first trade expedition to the land of Punt.
5. Khufu was succeeded by his son, Djedefre, who was followed by his grandson, Khafre.
6. Khufu was sometimes referred to as "Khnum-Khufu," which means "Khufu is my protector" and was a reference to the god Khnum, who was believed to have created the world on his potter's wheel.
7. The tomb of Khufu has never been found, but it is believed to be located somewhere in or around the Great Pyramid.