khufu

Everyday

1. (a name) Khufu was a king (pharaoh) of ancient Egypt, about 4,500 years ago. tree →
2. The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as his tomb, so it is often called the Pyramid of Khufu. tree →

In the lessons

Met in history lessons on ancient Egypt, pyramids and the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Greeks called him Cheops.

Examples

• Khufu was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt. tree →
• The Great Pyramid was built for Khufu. tree →
• The Greeks called Khufu «Cheops». tree →
• Khufu's pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. tree →
• Thousands of workers built Khufu's tomb. tree →
• Only one small statue of Khufu has ever been found. tree →

Note

A name, so it takes a capital letter: Khufu. Say it «KOO-foo». The same king is also called Cheops; they are not two people. Myth: the pyramids were not built by slaves in chains, as old films show; most workers were paid labourers.