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Khafre's Pyramid
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Khafre's Pyramid is the second-largest of the three great pyramids of Giza, built for the pharaoh Khafre (Chephren) around 2570 BC. Though slightly smaller than the Great Pyramid of his father Khufu, it appears taller because it stands on higher bedrock, and it has one unmistakable feature: a cap of the original smooth limestone casing still clinging to its summit, giving a tantalising glimpse of how all the pyramids once gleamed, encased in polished white stone. Khafre's pyramid complex is also the most complete, including the famous Great Sphinx, which is thought to bear Khafre's face and guards the approach, along with the well-preserved Valley Temple of massive granite blocks.
Visitors can enter the pyramid's interior passages and burial chamber (a separate ticket, and not for the claustrophobic). It's an awe-inspiring part of any Giza visit. Go early to beat the heat and crowds, combine it with the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid, and consider a guide to bring the site to life.
À ne pas manquer
- The surviving limestone casing at its summit
- The second-largest Giza pyramid
- The associated Great Sphinx
- The well-preserved granite Valley Temple
- Interior passages and burial chamber (separate ticket)
Billets et visites
Différentes façons de visiter Khafre's Pyramid
Vous pouvez visiter par vous-même (Plateau entry plus a separate ticket to enter the pyramid interior). Une visite ajoute le transport et un guide, ou combine les sites voisins en une journée.
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Comment les voyageurs le notent
Comment s'y rendre
Bon à savoir avant de partir
- Look for the original limestone casing still capping the summit.
- Entering the interior needs a separate ticket, not for the claustrophobic.
- The Great Sphinx is part of Khafre's complex, see them together.
- Go early to beat the desert heat and the crowds.
Un peu d'histoire
Built around 2570 BC for the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khafre, this is the second pyramid of Giza. Its complex, including the Sphinx and the granite Valley Temple, is the best preserved of the three, and the surviving limestone casing at its apex shows the smooth finish the pyramids originally had.
Questions fréquentes
What is Khafre's Pyramid?
The second-largest of Giza's three great pyramids, built around 2570 BC for the pharaoh Khafre, notable for the cap of original limestone casing still on its summit.
Why does it look taller than the Great Pyramid?
It's actually slightly smaller, but it stands on higher bedrock, so it can appear taller from some angles.
Is the Sphinx connected to it?
Yes, the Great Sphinx is part of Khafre's pyramid complex and is thought to bear his face, guarding the approach along with his granite Valley Temple.
Can I go inside?
Yes, a separate ticket lets you enter the interior passages and burial chamber, though it's steep, cramped, and not for the claustrophobic.
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