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Single-block extraction in the 4th Dynasty Khufu limestone quarry southeast of the Khafre pyramid at Giza. Behind the quarry in the foreground are rock-cut tombs and the Khafre pyramid. Photo by PER STOREMYR.

Single-block extraction in the 4th Dynasty Khufu limestone quarry southeast of the Khafre pyramid at Giza. Behind the quarry in the foreground are rock-cut tombs and the Khafre pyramid. Photo by PER STOREMYR.

Single-block extraction in the 4th Dynasty Khufu limestone quarry southeast of the Khafre pyramid at Giza. Behind the quarry in the foreground are rock-cut tombs and the Khafre pyramid. Photo by PER STOREMYR.

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