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The Great Pyramid of GizaThe Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu (or Cheops), in Egypt is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. It is also the oldest. The Great Pyramid is the royal tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu who lived about 2560 B.C. It originally stood more than 480 feet and is estimated to be made up of 2.3 million blocks, some weighing up to 9 tons a piece! Continue... Mapping the Treasures | Empereur | Unforgettable Moments Seven Wonders | Resources | Guide | Transcript | Treasures Home Editor's Picks | Previous Sites | Join Us/E-mail | TV/Web Schedule About NOVA | Teachers | Site Map | Shop | Jobs | Search | To print PBS Online | NOVA Online | WGBH © | Updated November 2000 |