53K views · 5.2K reactions | the Pyramid of Khufu Great Pyramid of Giza | Treasures of ancient Egypt | Facebook

The Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) has been known as an immense impressive structure since ancient times and is the only one of the original seven wonders of the world still in existence. The base of the pyramid measures 230.37m and its height was originally 146.6m, with an angle of slope of 51° 50′ 40”. The structure consists of an enormous quantity of limestone blocks (estimated at around 2,300,000). Dynasty IV, old Kingdom, the Giza Plateau, Giza, Egypt. | Mahmoud Younes - Egyptologist

8.7K views · 554 reactions | This timelapse video shows the preparations for the launch of ESA’s #Cheops, the 'Characterising Exoplanet Satellite', at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The video spans about three weeks, starting on 28 November 2019 and ending with liftoff on 18 December. | ESA - European Space Agency | Facebook

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Highlights video: Khufu Solar Boat arrived its final destination at the GEM Sailing towards the sun, arrived earlier this morning the Solar boat of King Kkufu to the Grand Egyptian Museum. The first solar boat of king Khufu, discovered in 1954 at the southern corner of the Great Pyramid, has terminated its long journey to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The aim of the transportation project is to protect and preserve the biggest and oldest organic artifact made of wood, in the history of humani