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What is the rock type of the Pyramid of Giza?

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The Great Pyramid consists of more than 2.3 million limestone blocks. The Egyptians shipped the limestone blocks from quarries all along the Nile River. read more

The Great Pyramid, which is located in Giza, Egypt, was built as atomb for the pharaoh Khufu. He may also have been responsible forthe Sphinx. read more

Limestone was polished on granite blocks. Granite is igneous rock. Limestone is sedimentary rock. Thesewere used to build the pyramid of Giza and mortar was used to join these blocks . read more

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