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Reign of King Khufu Timeline Game

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The Reign of King Khufu game allows players to immerse themselves in the ancient world of ancient Egypt and experience the rule of one of its most famous pharaohs. By playing this game, players can learn about the historical events and cultural achievements that occurred during the reign of King Khufu.

  • Players will explore the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  • They will learn about the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Egyptians during King Khufu’s reign.
  • Players may also have the opportunity to delve into the political and social dynamics of ancient Egypt during this time period.
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  • 2589 BC: Khufu becomes pharaoh of Egypt
  • 2580 BC: Construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza begins
  • 2566 BC: Khufu's son, Djedefre, becomes pharaoh
  • 2560 BC: Construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza completed
  • 2558 BC: Khufu's grandson, Khafre, becomes pharaoh
  • 2556 BC: Khufu's other son, Khufukhaf I, becomes pharaoh
  • 2530 BC: Khufukhaf I dies and is succeeded by his son, Neferefre
  • 2520 BC: End of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt
  • 2490 BC: Khufu's great-grandson, Menkaure, becomes pharaoh
  • 2345 BC: End of the Fifth Dynasty of Egypt
  • 2181 BC: End of the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt
  • 1858 BC: Khufu's pyramid raided by tomb robbers
  • 1925 AD: Khufu's mummy discovered in the Great Pyramid of Giza
  • 20th century AD: Khufu's reign and achievements become widely recognized by Egyptologists

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