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What is the name of the shaft connecting the descending and ascending passages in the Great Pyramid?

Answer

Well Shaft

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To within how many minutes of arc are the sides of the Great Pyramid aligned to true north?

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3 minutes

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What type of wood is the Khufu ship primarily made of?

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Cedar

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What is the length of the Khufu ship?

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43.6 meters

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At what angle does the descending passage of the Great Pyramid slope?

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26.5 degrees

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What is the base length of the Great Pyramid in meters?

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230 meters

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What is the original height of the Pyramid of Menkaure?

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65.5 meters

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For how many years did the Great Pyramid remain the tallest man-made structure?

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3,800 years

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What was the topmost capstone of a pyramid called?

Answer

Pyramidion

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What stone was used for the walls of the King's Chamber?

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Granite

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How many boat pits surround the Great Pyramid?

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Five

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What is the average weight of a stone block in the Great Pyramid?

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2.5 tons

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