Cairo Sights

Pyramid of Khafre

#85 of 408 things to do in Cairo

#1081 of 7381 things to do in Africa

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    • The Giza Plateau
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Southwest of the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre seems larger than that of his father, Khufu. At just 136m high, it’s not, but it stands on higher ground and its peak is still capped with a limestone casing. Originally all three pyramids were totally encased with polished white stone, which would have made them gleam in the sun. Over the centuries, this casing has been stripped for use in palaces and mosques, exposing the softer inner-core stones to the elements.

 

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