The Great Pyramid of Khufu at the Giza plateau, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Standing at an original height of 146.6 meters, its constru
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The Great Pyramid of Khufu at the Giza plateau, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Standing at an original height of 146.6 meters, its construction from an estimated 2.3 million limestone blocks continues to spark debate among researchers about the techniques employed by its builders.
This archaeological photograph documents important features of ancient sites and artifacts. Captured by Nina Aldin Thune, this image provides visual evidence relevant to ongoing archaeological research and theoretical debates. Browse related photographs, explore the connected archaeological sites, and learn about the theories this image relates to in our comprehensive gallery collection.