Khufu (Cheops) 2551 - 2528

King Khufu ruled during the 4th Dynasty. He is well known because he is buried in the Great Pyramid behind the Sphinx which is to the right of Khafre's pyramid shown below.

The Great Pyramid

Menkaure                              Khafre                                      Khufu

 

Photo courtesy and © 2000 Steven Venter, Africa for Visitors