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Khufu (Cheops)Ruler of Egypt
Born: 26th century B.C. Died: 26th century B.C. Birthplace: Egypt Best known as: Builder of the Great Pyramid Khufu (known to the Greeks as Cheops) was the second ruler of ancient Egypt's fourth dynasty. Little is known about Khufu, but his fame is assured by the tomb he built for himself: the Great Pyramid of Giza. The pyramid is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and remains a famous tourist spot and a source of archaeological mystery. Copyright © 1998-2006 by Who2?, LLC. All rights reserved. More on Khufu Cheops from Infoplease:
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