READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT...

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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of

wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain

aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen-acre

structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the

number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single

structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south,

east, and west – an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and

great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.

Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting

lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present

and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the

past. Others are prophesied for the future generations and are currently under investigation. Many

believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even

associate it with extraterrestrial beings if the ancient past.

Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known

today?

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