2589 BC
Khufu, also known as Cheops, is born in ancient Egypt.
2575 BC
Khufu receives his education, likely in the royal court, learning about governance, construction, and other important skills.
2551 BC
Khufu oversees the construction of the Great Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
2551 BC
Khufu's major accomplishment is completing the construction of the Great Pyramid, a feat of engineering and architecture that still impresses people today.
2551 BC
Khufu's notable role is as a pharaoh who oversaw the construction of monumental structures that displayed the power and wealth of ancient Egypt.
2551 BC
Khufu's lasting legacy is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which stands as a testament to his reign and the achievements of ancient Egyptian civilization.