King Khufu, who is also known by the greek name "Cheops," was the father of pyramid building at Giza. He ruled from 2589 - 2566 B.C. and was the son of King Sneferu and Queen Hetpeheres.

This unfinished subterranean chamber, an unfinished chamber within Khufu's Pyramid, lies 90 feet (30 ... to be the original burial chamber for King Khufu. Egyptologists believe the chamber is ...

The Pyramid of Giza stands as a powerful symbol of ancient Egypt’s grandeur, drawing millions of visitors each year to marvel ...

The Great Pyramid of Gizain Egypt is the last remaining wonder of the ancient world. It was built for Pharaoh Khufu and is ...

Family TiesThe pharaoh’s relatives, such as Nefertiabet, Khufu’s daughter—depicted on this relief found in her tomb in Giza—were buried beside the sovereign’s pyramid. Photograph by Wern ...

Egypt's Antiquities Ministry says a scanning project in the Giza pyramids has identified thermal anomalies, including one in the largest pyramid, built by Cheops, known locally as Khufu.

Some citizens and archaeologists are concerned about what they see as widespread "mismanagement" of Egypt's rich cultural ...

Built around 2560 BC, this magnificent structure was created as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu, showcasing the architectural ...

the best known being the Great Pyramid – affiliated with Khufu, the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh buried there. Khafre, Khufu's son, lies entombed in the nearby Pyramid of Khafre. The third structure ...

“Horizon of Khufu” will take guests on a journey to the Great Pyramid of Giza and throughout the storied land of the Pharaohs. The virtual journey explores the intricate tombs of Pharaoh ...