Pyramid fast facts
There are over 100 pyramids in Egypt.
The Great Pyramid was originally covered with shiny, polished stone, which made it shine like a star in the desert. Unfortunately, these stones were removed in the 14th century to build houses in nearby Cairo.
Mysteriously, the top of the pyramid is flat. The final"capstone" is missing. Perhaps it was never finished or maybe the capstone was made of gold and taken by thieves. But how?