| Next to the Great Pyramid stood the Pyramid of Khephren (Khafre), his son. It was the second largest pyramid, standing 450 feet high. Today, though, it seemed larger due to the fact that it was on higher ground and its top had remained intact. Originally all the pyramids were encased with polished white limestone. Now, only the top of the Pyramid of Khephren retained the white limestone casing. At this pyramid, we were able to enter one of the narrow passageways leading inside to the burial chamber. All that remained in the chamber now was the pharaoh�s granite sarcophagus. On the opposite end to the Great Pyramid stood the Pyramid of Menkaure, Khephren�s successor. It was the smallest of the three pyramids and stood only 218 feet high. |
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| The majestic Sphinx, guardian to the Pyramid of Khephren, stood � mile away from the pyramid next to the temple used for preparing the pharaoh�s body for burial. Just like the pyramids, the Sphinx, too, was awe-inspiring. It was 66 feet high, 40 feet wide, and 205 feet long, and was carved out of one solid piece of sandstone. The face of the Sphinx was said to be Khephren�s. |
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