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Leilani Cremin
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Where did workers find the stone that made up the pyramids?
The workers used sandstone to make the pyramids
What was the pyramids built from?
Big blocks of stone that were hundreds of ton in weight each. Limestone blocks
What was used to lave the heavy stone blocks when building the pyramids?
ramps
What was built from more then 200 million stone blocks?
Its obviously the pyramids of Egypt.
What were Aztec pyramids made of?
Aztec pyramids were primarily made of stone and adobe bricks. The base of the pyramids was often constructed using large stone blocks, while the upper levels were made of adobe bricks. The pyramids were then plastered and painted with vibrant colors.
Were Aztec pyramids made of stone?
Yes, Aztec pyramids were made of stone. They were constructed using a combination of adobe bricks and stone blocks, with the larger temples being made predominantly of stone. The stones were often cut and shaped to fit together tightly without the use of mortar.
Why were the Great Pyramids of Giza built with stone blocks?
At the time there would have been no other way of building them.
Why did the limestone come from the river valley where they built the Great Pyramid?
The limestone quarry where they mined the stone for the pyramids had to be relatively close to the pyramids (they could not move the blocks far), and the nearest good stone to be quarried was to be found between the pyramids and the Nile River.
What were the challenges in building the pyramids?
what could have been some issues when building the pyramids?
How were wooden wedges used to build the pyramids?
Wooden wedges were used to split stone blocks from quarries by soaking them in water to expand and create pressure, forcing the stone to crack. These split stones were then transported and assembled to build the pyramids. The precise placement of the wedges allowed for controlled splitting of the stone blocks.
What are the pyramids built out of?
Large stone blocks carved out of quarries by slaves. They would then wait for the flood season to put the blocks on boats and transfer them to the building location where the Pyramid was to be erected.
How did Egyptians stack the stones for the pyramids?
They didn't need to. Their amazing craftsmanship mixed with the gravitational force of the massive stone blocks meant that they stayed together by themselves.
