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Each of the three pyramids had a complete monumental complex of mortuary temples, Mastabas tombs, smaller subsidiary pyramids, in which members of the royal family and officials were buried.
The whole complex was connected, by a causeway, to three valley temples and the sphinx. These in turn were linked, by a cannel, to the Nile,
The screen shots below are taken from a fly through animation, which is on my CD ROM 'Discovering Ancient Egypt'. Click here to find out more>>.
The Great Sphinx
On the right you can see the pyramid of Khufu with the three subsidiary 'Queens pyramids' and Mastabas tombs. To the left is the pyramid of Khafra. In the foreground you can see the Sphinx temple (right) and the valley temple of Khafra. (left)
You can also download a desktop back ground for free *Click* here.
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