Khufu Pyramid: King's Chamber, Tomb View

PBS ^ | Updated November 2000 | NOVA

[SunkenCiv]

This is the chamber where King Khufu was ultimately buried. Unfortunately, all that remains in this sacred space is the king's sarcophagus made of large blocks of red granite. Khufu's body, along with his earthly possessions, were looted before archaeologists arrived. Some of the colossal ceiling stones for the King's Chamber weigh as much as 9 tons. This chamber, which lies 95 meters below the apex of the pyramid, is a remarkable space in which to stand and some visitors come from points far and near to meditate here.

[SunkenCiv]

I'd linked to this in another topic, but it's really cool, and handy for those of us who either can't afford a trip to Egypt, or don't want to risk getting kidnapped and beheaded, or gunned down by automatic weapons a la the Luxor massacre. Properly equipped browsers allow the user to grab hold of the image, and turn it all the way around, and a bit of an up angle. S'cool.

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[SunkenCiv]

another handy topic:

Theban Mapping Project (Valley of the Kings etc)
Theban Mapping Project | 1980s to present | Kent Weeks et al
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[darkwing104]

Khufu's body, along with his earthly possessions, were looted before archaeologists arrived

Must of been buried in New Orleans

Cool article...I needed the break.

[Publius6961]

BUMP!

[SunkenCiv]

My pleasure.

[ruoflaw]

You are appreciated...great pictures!

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks!

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[SunkenCiv]

http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/egypt/explore/images/kingtomb.mov