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The selection of ground was the most essential element in the construction of the Mayan pyramids in terms of withstanding flooding. The Mayans specifically selected higher ground than the flood plains to build on so that their pyramids would not be subjected to damage from the regular flooding they coped with.
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What made temples in Egypt so important?
No other civilization built temples or pyramids and these stand as monuments such as The Great Pyramid that still stands today. A king named Khufu built this. The Great Pyramid is know as one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the world.
How do you make a pyramid stand?
make it out of big bricks.
On money what does the roman numeral stand for at the base of the pyramid?
the roman numeral at the base of the pyramid stand for : United states independence and the roman numerals MDCCLXXVI = 1776 THAT IS YOUR NUMBERS
What the name of the Mayan priest king?
Many Maya kings created some form of monument to prove their power; some still stand, and some lie in ruin.Maya kings and queens felt obliged to legitimize their claim to power. One of the ways to do this was to build a temple or pyramid.
What does s stand for in the formula for a square pyramid?
it stands for sides
What does the pyramid on the back of a American dollar bill stand for?
it is jeaneawf
Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza a wonder?
cause its great... that's why its called the Great Pyramid of Giza
What does the inverted pyramid at the Louvre represent?
In the novel, The Da Vinci Code, the inverted pyramid at the Louvre is seen as the Chalice or a feminine symbol. Its counterpart is the stone pyramid which stand for the Blade or the masculine symbol.
If the height increases what happens to the lateral sides of a pyramid when you decrease the size of the base?
The lateral sides of a pyramid are going to be more steep if the size of the base is decreased. The pyramid will not be stable enough to stand on its own.
What does L stand for in surface area of pyramid?
In the formula for the surface area of a pyramid, "L" typically stands for the slant height of the pyramid. The slant height is the distance from the apex of the pyramid to the midpoint of a side of the base, measured along a triangular face. It is crucial for calculating the area of the triangular faces that make up the sides of the pyramid.
What did TVA stand for during the great depression?
TVA stood for Tennessee Valley Authority and was the brainchild of Senator George Norris, a Republican progressive. The TVA was a series of dams built by the government to control flooding in the southern Appalachian Mountains, and to generate cheap electricity for the people living in that area.
Will the Great Pyramid of Giza always stand?
For some considerable time yet, but nothing lasts for ever.
