Khufu, the King of Egypt

Egyptian King Khufu, or Cheops in Greek name, is remembered for building the giant pyramids at Giza, which apparently was built as a tomb reserved. Birth and death are not known, but generally she is considered to live in the 26th century, the century before Christ. What we know, its capital at Memphis, Egypt, and he sat on the throne for so long, but very little was revealed lain2nya life.

It seems safe, if we say that the giant pyramid is both the most famous pyramids and is the most amazing buildings ever built man. Even in antiquity, the pyramids are considered one of the 7 wonders of the world. Although the 6 others had broken into rubble, giant pyramids still standing strong, an enchanting memories for the king who built it.





Perfection of its construction and its size is very impressive. Although the 10 meters at the peak had been destroyed, its height still reach 10 feet or about 150 m, approximately the same height with 35-storey building! Roughly 2.3 million stone blocks, each block approximately 2.5 tonnes used for this pyramid. Because it has a series of giant pyramid rooms on the inside as well as the halls, the stone that is used consists of various sizes, adding complex construction.

Somehow the making, the Egyptians could make it without using an age of modern sophisticated equipment and without machines. Indeed the building was using the plan very carefully and perfect administrative capability to explore the sources for the success of such an enormous job. If we agree on a general allegation that the incident took 20 years, naturally we have to imagine no less than 300 blocks of stone arranged per day. Clearly, to form blocks of stone and transporting it to the preparation of the pyramid, cut it in accordance with the appropriate size as needed and place them in proper position, really is a great work. The entire fleet should be in the muster to transport the stone blok2 and supply planning system is needed to feed the soldiers and workers involved in the project.

The giant pyramid has been standing strong for 4,500 years and probably still like it though gedung2 erect modern buildings have long messy collapse into rubble and ashes. Building pyramids was not terusakkan benar2! Even if an atomic bomb just hit right to him, the pyramid would not be erased. Of course, little by little will be undermined by the era. However, until now still allowing for erosion rate can last for 1 million years.

Therefore, it is clear Cheops as the person who left a large legacy to the world, has gained eternal fame, may overcome the fame anyone who has ever lived on earth. Although Cheops Egypt have an influence on people who live in his era, he did not have anything good effect against the outside world and the period thereafter.




Quoted from: 100 Most Influential People of All Time, Michael H. Hart (with minor changes)