Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu (Cheops, ca.2600-2550 BC), Khafre (Chefren, ca.2575-2525 BC) and Menkaure (Mycerinus, ca.2525-2475 BC)

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Time Period

2551-2472 BC

Abstract

View from S: Menkaure, Khafre, Khufu, with smaller pyramids of queens

Keywords

Giza (Egypt), Period: Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty, Architecture

Alt Text

Three large pyramids stand prominently against a clear blue sky, with a sandy desert landscape in the foreground featuring several people riding horses or camels. The pyramids are arranged closely together, showcasing their distinct triangular shapes and layered stone structures.

Geographic Location

Giza (Egypt)

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Only thumbnail images and descriptive information are available to non-USF users. Full access to this collection is available only to authorized users on the USF network on campus or via VPN.

Media Type

Pictures

Identifier

A01-JEA0004

Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu (Cheops, ca.2600-2550 BC), Khafre (Chefren, ca.2575-2525 BC) and Menkaure (Mycerinus, ca.2525-2475 BC)

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