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How many years it take to build the great pyramid?

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Modern estimates put it at 14-20 years (c.2589-69BC)
According to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus who lived c.450BC, 100,000 men were employed in its construction. Just think the pyramid was already 2,000 years old when he saw it!
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