The Great Pyramid of Giza Owner Khufu Location Giza pyramid complex, Giza, Egypt Coordinates 29 ° 58 ′ 45.03 '' N 31 ° 08 ′ 03.69 '' E ﻿ / ﻿ 29.9791750 ° N 31.1343583 ° E ﻿ / 29.9791750; 31.1343583 Coordinates: 29 ° 58 ′ 45.03 '' N 31 ° 08 ′ 03.69 '' E ﻿ / ﻿ 29.9791750 ° N 31.1343583 ° E ﻿ / 29.9791750; 31.1343583 Ancient name Khufu 's Horizon Architect Hemiunu Constructed c. 2580 -- 2560 BC (4th dynasty) Type True pyramid Height 146.7 metres (481 ft) or 280 cubits (ancient) 138.8 metres (455 ft) (contemporary) Base 230.34 metres (756 ft) or 440 cubits Volume 2,583,283 cubic metres (91,227,778 cu ft) Slope 51 ° 52 ' ± 2 ' UNESCO World Heritage Site Criteria Cultural: (i), (iii), (vi) Reference 86 - 002 Inscription 1979 (3rd Session) Location of Great Pyramid of Giza Related media on Wikimedia Commons (edit on Wikidata)
when did they build the pyramids of giza
2580 -- 2560 BC