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06: Khufu's Great Pyramid

06: Khufu's Great Pyramid

FromThe History of Egypt Podcast


06: Khufu's Great Pyramid

FromThe History of Egypt Podcast

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Feb 4, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dynasty 4: Khufu and the Great Pyramid.In 2590 BCE, King Khnum-Khufu ("Khnum Protects Him") came to power. His reign lasted more than 20 years, and witnessed the largest building project in history: the Great Pyramid of Giza rises above the Nile Valley...Time period: circa 2580 - 2550 BCE.Kings: Khnum-Khufu (Cheops / Khufu).Notable sites: Giza.https://egyptianhistorypodcast.com/2013/03/25/episode-6-the-ram-god-protects-him/ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Feb 4, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Learn about ancient Egypt, as *they* described it. We use ancient texts, archaeology and social history to explore their civilization and weave a tale of pharaohs, pyramids, gods, monuments and people. The History of Egypt Podcast uses the ancients' own words to describe their society, and is written by a trained Egyptologist. A member of the Agora Podcast Network.