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Did they get the mud and stones from the Nile river to build the pyramids?
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∙ 12y ago
No. The stones used to build the pyramids came from several inland quarries, and primarily from limestone quarries on the Giza plateau. Mud wasn't used in teh construction.
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∙ 12y ago
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Why was the pyramids were built so close to the nile river?
Mainly because they needed the river for transport and water to sustain them.
Which side of the nile river did the egyptians build their pyramids?
On the west bank of the Nile
The quarries for the material used to build the pyramids were located where?
across the nile river
The quarries for the material used to build the pyramids were located?
across the nile
Did the Egyptians build their pyramids along the north side of the Nile River?
The Nile runs south to north, pyramids were built on the west bank.
What material were the pyramids stones composed?
The ancient pyramids were composed of limestone rocks. The limestone came from quarries on the banks of the Nile River.
Where were quarries for the material used to build the pyramids located?
across the nile river
What side did Egyptians build there pyramids on?
The outside and always on the west bank of the River Nile
How many pyramids stood by the nile river?
There are two pyramids that stood by the Nile river which is the largest river in Africa. The two pyramids are Saqqara and Giza.
Where did the egyptians get their stones to build pyramids?
The ancient Egyptians obtained the stones used to build pyramids from quarries located near the construction sites. The limestone blocks for the outer casing came from quarries across the Nile, while granite and other harder stones were sourced from further away. The stones were transported to the construction sites using boats on the Nile River and then dragged overland using sledges.
What river in Africa is close to the pyramids?
The Nile River
Did the pyramids relate to the river nile?
The Nile River was the main water and food for the Egyptians, who made the pyramids, so, yes, I guess so.
