Khufu Pyramid

A total of over 2,300,000 (or only 590,712)* blocks of limestone and granite were used in its

construction with the average block weighing 2.5 tons and none weighing less than 2 tons
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The large blocks used in the ceiling of the King's Chamber weigh as much as 9 tons. 

Construction date (Estimated): 2589 B.C..

Construction time (Estimated): 20 years.   

Total weight (Estimated): 6.5 million tons. 

The estimated total weight of the structure is 6.5 million tons!

Original entrance of the Great Pyramid
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Massive blocks of limestone form a relieving arch over the entrance.

The base of the pyramid covers 13 acres, 568,500 square feet and

 the length of each side was originally 754 feet, but is now 745 feet. 

The original height was 481 feet tall, but is now only 449 feet. 

The majority of the outer casing, which was polished limestone,

was removed about 600 years ago to help build cities and mosques

which created a rough, worn, and step-like appearance

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