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[[File:ACO_Great_Pyramid_of_Giza.jpg|thumb]] | The '''Great Pyramid of Giza''', also known the '''Pyramid of Khufu''', is an [[Egypt]]ian pyramid built during the reign of the Pharaoh [[Khufu]] around the 2580 to 2560 BCE. Located in the {{Wiki|Giza pyramid complex}}, the pyramid was built atop the ancient [[Isu]] complex [[Khesesh Em Sesh Em Eeneb]] and served as the Khufu's tomb.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
The '''Great Pyramid of Giza''', also known the '''Pyramid of Khufu | |||
It is the largest of the three pyramids in the [[Giza]] pyramid complex and is only one of the {{Wiki|Seven Wonders of the Ancient World}} that remains standing.<ref name="ACO" /> | |||
==History== | |||
In 48 BCE, the [[Medjay]], [[Bayek]], travelled to the pyramid in pursue of [[Khaliset]], a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]], having learned about her activities in her lair. Exploring the pyramid, Bayek was able to decipher an {{Wiki|Old Kingdom of Egypt|Old Kingdom}} stele and discover an entrance which led to the Isu complex.<ref name="The Hyena">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)|The Hyena]]</ref> | |||
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[[Category:Pyramids]] | [[Category:Pyramids]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Egypt]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Egypt]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Giza]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Giza]] | ||
[[Category:Tombs]] | [[Category:Tombs]] | ||
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The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known the Pyramid of Khufu, is an Egyptian pyramid built during the reign of the Pharaoh Khufu around the 2580 to 2560 BCE. Located in the Giza pyramid complex, the pyramid was built atop the ancient Isu complex Khesesh Em Sesh Em Eeneb and served as the Khufu's tomb.[1]
It is the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex and is only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remains standing.[1]
History
In 48 BCE, the Medjay, Bayek, travelled to the pyramid in pursue of Khaliset, a member of the Order of the Ancients, having learned about her activities in her lair. Exploring the pyramid, Bayek was able to decipher an Old Kingdom stele and discover an entrance which led to the Isu complex.[2]