Great Pyramid of Giza Timeline

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c. 2670 BCE
The vizier Imhotep designs The Step Pyramid for King Djoser at Saqqara.
c. 2613 BCE - 2589 BCE
King Sneferu experiments with pyramid building; creates first true pyramid in Egypt.
2589 BCE - 2566 BCE
Reign of King Khufu of Egypt during which the Great Pyramid of Giza is built.
c. 2560 BCE
The Great Pyramid of Giza is constructed by Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops).
2558 BCE - 2532 BCE
Reign of King Khafre in Egypt; second pyramid complex at Giza completed.
2532 BCE - 2503 BCE
Reign of King Menkaure in Egypt; third pyramid and complex begun. .