Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2015 - The Pyramid of Khufu (13)

The Pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Great Pyramid of Giza, is an iconic structure of ancient Egypt located on the Giza Plateau near Cairo. It was built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu around 2580-2560 BCE. It is the largest of the three pyramids at Giza, measuring approximately 146.6 meters in height with a square base about 230.4 meters on each side. The exact construction method remains a subject of debate, but stone blocks were quarried nearby and stacked to form the pyramid. Inside, there are various chambers, with the most significant being the King's Chamber. The Pyramid of Khufu is famous for its architectural precision and its significance as a funerary monument for Khufu. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and continues to symbolize the ingenuity of ancient Egypt.