Pyramid of Khafre

Located on the west bank of the Nile, the pyramids at Giza in Egypt rank as the some of the most famous monuments in the world. The Pyramid of Khafre, built as the final resting place of the pharaoh Khafre, dates from about 2530 BC. It was constructed without the use of cranes, pulleys, or lifting tackle, and testifies to the engineering skills of the ancient Egyptians.