# Canonical recap data for Great Pyramid of Giza Completed (2560)
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title: Great Pyramid of Giza Completed
subtitle: Historical records document mass casualties during construction, occupational hazards, and structural collapses marking one of antiquity's deadliest building projects.
recapType: global_event
eventStatus: concluded
startDate: 2560-01-01
datePrecision: year
year: 2560
decade: 2560
country:
name: Egypt
slug: egypt
summaryShort: The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids and the most famous landmark of the Giza pyramid complex in Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact. The Great Pyramid served as the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu ("Ch
summaryLong: The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids and the most famous landmark of the Giza pyramid complex in Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact. The Great Pyramid served as the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu ("Cheops"), who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. It was built c. 2600 BC over a period of about 26 years.
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heroImageCredit: Wikipedia · "Great Pyramid of Giza"
importance: 71
sourceConfidence: 75
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timeline: []
sources:
- url: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyramid_of_Giza"
  title: Great Pyramid of Giza
  provider: Wikipedia
related: []
categories:
- disaster
metaDescription: The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids and the most famous landmark of the Giza pyramid complex in Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of t
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  capturedAt: 2026-06-27
  label: Great Pyramid of Giza
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