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No doubt thousands died but the powers-to-be at the time most likely kept no records or even cared for that matter, so we have no idea of how many.
The most likely cause of death was probably being crushed by the heavy stones or from falls. Slaves working naked in the hot sun must have also died from heatstroke and dehydration.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on the size of the pyramid, according to the Greek historian Herodotus (c.450BC) 100,000 naked slaves toiled for 20 years on the construction of the Great Pyramid of king Khufu.
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Where were many pyramids built?
Egypt
Where were pyramids built at?
Egypt Pyramids have been built in many places around the world. The most notable in Egypt
How many pyramids were in Egypt?
There are currently 138 pyramids that have been discovered in Egypt. Most were built as burial tombs for the Pharaohs and their consorts.
Who are pyramids important to?
Pyramids are important to many. First built by Imhotep in ancient Egypt, the pyramids and the Sphinx are evidence of the Egyptians for scientists today. Also the pyramids in Giza is a popular touring spot.
Why they did the Pyramids?
The Egyptians built the pyramids to house their Pharaohs in the afterlife. Many people who weren't a pharaoh, like important people in Egyptian history, were buried along with the pharaohs. Oftentimes, Pharaohs were buried with trinkets and food and wine because they believed that when their spirit left their bodies they took the possessions with them. as for the Mayans and every other civilization that constructed pyramids, I do not know why. I'm guessing that they built them for many the same reasons although the Mayan pyramids were definitely built before the Egyptian pyramids.
What pyramids were made in the new kingdom of Egypt?
Many New Kingdom pyramid exists at Deir-el-Medina, a workman's village. These were made of mud brick and were significantly smaller than the pyramids at Giza, which were built in the Old Kingdom. New Kingdom pyramids also exist in various other locations all throughout Egypt.
How many main pyramids are there in Egypt?
There are 138 pyramids discovered in Egypt as of 2008.
How many people help built pyramids?
a lot of pepole
Does Egypt have a pyramid?
Egypt has many pyramids.
How the pyramids were built without technology?
Many people and a lot of labor!
How many pyramids in all of Egypt?
there are 180 in Egypt
Why were pyramids built in Mexico?
There were many civilizations who built pyramids in Mexico. Some of the most prominent were the Teotihuacan, Olmec, Aztec and Mayan civilizations.
