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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.
How did they make the blocks for the pyramids?
The blocks for the pyramids were primarily made of limestone and granite, quarried from nearby sites. Workers used copper tools to extract the stone, and then transported the blocks using sledges, likely lubricated with water to reduce friction. They may have also employed ramps to move the blocks into position as the pyramid rose. This collective effort involved skilled laborers, not slaves, indicating a well-organized workforce.
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.
What are blocks and why aren't they part of pyramids today?
Blocks are individual pieces of stone or other materials that are used in construction. Pyramids were built using blocks in ancient times because it was the most practical method available at the time. Today, modern construction techniques such as concrete pouring and prefabrication have replaced the need for individual blocks in pyramid construction.
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.
