Explore a Pharaoh's Boat. In 1954, an Egyptian archeologist discovered an immense, beautifully crafted ship buried in pieces right beside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. read more
In conclusion, Khufu was important for these main reasons. One, he built the largest pyramid in his time, two he built the tallest pyramid in his time, and three his structure was in The Seven Ancient Wonders of The World. read more
Speculation as Khufu isn’t around to explain. Here’s a reference: Khufu ship - Wikipedia. read more
The ship is housed in The Khufu Boat Museum, a small modern facility resting alongside the Great Pyramid. The first floor of the museum takes the visitor through visuals, photographs and writings on the process of excavating and restoring the felucca. read more
The final reason Khufu was so important was because his building was in the seven wonders of the world. This was only back then but may still apply now. The seven wonders of the ancient world are the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. read more