Here’s a brief history of how the Ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid of Giza The Great Pyramid of Giza (c. 2580–2560 BCE) Pharaoh Khufu’s Vision: The Great Pyramid was built as the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu (also known as Cheops) during Egypt’s Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty. It is the largest of the pyramids at Giza and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Planning & Workforce: The project required careful planning. Contrary to old myths of “slave labor,” most workers were skilled labore