When1: -2570
When2: -2300
What: architect
Where: Giza, Egypt
works\ Pyramids [-2570 to -2300]
Detail: Egyptian Old Kingdom 4th Dynasty kings built pyramid burial chambers. First and largest pyramid was for Cheops. Second, next largest pyramid was for Chefron. Last, smallest pyramid was for Mycerinus. Pyramid sides had smooth dressed stone. Burial chamber is in pyramid middle. East of each pyramid is Old-Kingdom temple with causeway leading to another temple near Nile. One temple has giant diorite seated Chefron. Another temple has giant slate statue of Mycerinus standing with his queen. Third temple has giant limestone statue of seated Prince Rahotep and his wife Nofret. Bodies are rectangular in style, but faces are individualistic.
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