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He ruled from about 2551 to 2528 B.C.E, (Dynasty 4) during the Old Kingdom. He is the son of Snefru.

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Khufu helped establish the pharaoh as a central authority, he kept strict control over Egypt's
food supply.

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An ivory statue of Khufu

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He controlled a large network of government officials
who carried out his laws, and he emphasized his supreme power
by declaring himself a god.

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Khufu was an innovator who associated the king (Pharaoh) with the Sun God Ra.

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Today he is best known as the
builder of a famous pyramid. Pharaohs like Khufu had magnificent pyramids built as tombs for themselves and their families.

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Khufu showed his skills by building the first great pyramid at Giza. This pyramid is described as one of the 7 wonders from the ancient world.