Ancient Name Khufu's Horizon


Ancient Name Khufu's Horizon
Type True Pyramid
Height
146.5 metres (481 ft), ancient
138.8 metres (455 ft), contemporary
Base 230.4 metres (756 ft)
Ancient Name Khufu's Horizon Type True Pyramid Height 146.5 metres (481 ft), ancient 138.8 metres (455 ft), contemporary Base 230.4 metres (756 ft)

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