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Index
Pyramids of the Giza Plateau
Copyright
Contents
Preface
The Gizeh Plateau
Area Surrounding the Giza Plateau
Giza Plateau Pyramid Complexes
Chapter 1 The Giza Plateau
To the Giza Plateau
Kingdoms and Dynasties
Memphenite Necropolis
Tomb Development
Overview of the Giza Plateau
Khufu Pyramid Complex
Chapter 2khufu’s Pyramid Exterior
Just How Big Is It
The Pyramid Casing
Internal Blocks and Courses
The Sockets
South Depression and a Piece of Iron
Entrance
Chapter 3 Khufu’s Pyramid Interior
Descending Passage
Lower Horizontal Passage
Subterranean Chamber
Cul De Sac
Dimension15
Ascending Passage
Upper Horizontal Passage
Queen’s Chamber
Grand Gallery
Antechamber
Granite Fragments
King’s Chamber
Relieving Chambers
Well Shaft
Al Mamun’s Hole
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Chapter 4 Khufu’s Mortuary Complex
The Causeway and Valley Temple
Mortuary Temple
Enclosure Wall and Pavement
Subsidiary Pyramids
Trial Passages or Replica Passages
Boat Pits
Hetepheres I
Chapter 5 Khufu’s Pyramid – Designing, Closing, and Opening
The Pyramid Design
Design Changes?
Building the Pyramid
The King Is Entombed
The Great Pyramid Is Opened
After the Robbery
The Final Entry
Khafre Pyramid Complex
Chapter 6 Khafre’s Pyramid Site
The Site
Quarry Wall
Stone Base Field
The “barracks”
The Pyramid Exterior
Chapter 7 Khafre’s Pyramid Interior
Belzoni Finds the Entrance
Entrance
Upper Descending Passage
Lower Entrance, Passages, and Chamber
Ascending Passage
Horizontal Passage
Burial Chamber
The Mysterious Holes
The Mystery of the Lower Chamber and Passages
Chapter 8 Khafre’s Mortuary Complex
Valley Temple
In Front of the Valley Temple
The Causeway
Mortuary Temple
Boat Pits
The Enclosure Walls and Courtyard
The Subsidiary Pyramid Gii-a
Chapter 9 The Sphinx Complex
Sphinx
Stone Quality
Enclosure
Sphinx Temple
The Small Temple and the Tuthmosis IV Stele
Other Temples
Work Stopped
Who Built the Sphinx Complex
Menkaure Pyramid Complex
Chapter 10 Menkaure’s Pyramid Exterior
Site
Pyramid Layout
Pyramid Internal Construction
Pyramid Casing
Entrance
Chapter 11 Menkaure’s Pyramid Interior
Vyse Enters the Pyramid
Descending Passage
Antechamber
Portcullis Chamber and Horizontal Passage
Upper Chamber
Inclined Passage, Lower Horizontal Passage, Niche Chamber
Burial Chamber
Changes in Plan
Chapter 12 Menkaure’s Mortuary Complex
Mortuary Temple
Mortuary Temple After Dynasty IV
Boat Pits
Enclosure Wall
Western Field
Causeway
Valley Temple
Temple Statuary
Subsidiary Pyramids
Subsidiary Pyramid Giii-a
Subsidiary Pyramid Giii-b
Subsidiary Pyramid Giii-c
Industrial Settlement
Appendix The Tuthmosis IV Stele Between the Sphinx Paws
Translated Stelle Text
Photo Credits
Suggested Reading and References
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