Great Pyramids
Factual Information:
From: Gizeh, Egypt
Period: Fourth Dynasty Pyramids of Menkaure 2490-2472 BCE, Khafre ca. 2520-2494 BCE, and Khufu, ca. 2551-2528 BCE.
Period: Fourth Dynasty Pyramids of Menkaure 2490-2472 BCE, Khafre ca. 2520-2494 BCE, and Khufu, ca. 2551-2528 BCE.
General Information:
These pyramids are some of the largest structures in the world. They are located at a Necropolis of many large structures, such as the Great Sphinx as well as many other buildings and pyramids. There are many theories as to how the pyramids were constructed. The main one is that the stone was quarried across the Nile river, then brought across by river barge then transported by the work of many slaves to be put layer by layer, on the pyramid.
Why This Artwork?
This piece of architecture was chosen because it is considered to be the oldest and the most intact of the 7 wonders of the world, and was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years, also it is a major architectural achievement, that is widely known around the world, making it a very important piece of art.