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How were pyramids made millions of years ago?
First of all the pyramids wher not built millions of years ago. The pyramids where built when Egypt was a powerful nation maybe 3,000-4,000 year ago, by the Israelites. The Israelites had been slaves to the egyptians fo 400 years, and in that time the Pharoh had the Israelites build cities, houses, palaces, memorials those big statues, and also the pyramids. An interesting fact: The pyramids where somtimes used to hold the dead. Only imprtat people like pharohs though.
What is the connection between Egypt and the 7 wonders of the ancient world?
Egypt's only connection to the 7 wonders of the world is the Giza Pyramids. They were built by pharaoh Khufu to show his power and greatness. They are the oldest of the 7 wonders and the only to remain intact. It was built over a period of 14-20 years and is 480.6 ft tall, holding the record of tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3800 years.
Did all pharaohs in ancient Egypt have pyramids?
No, mostly just pharaohs were buried in pyramids. Some pharaohs actually killed servants to take with them to the afterlife. Pharaohs paid the embalmer to mummify the servants. To the servants it would be a great honor to be mummified and be taken to the afterlife with their king.
Why is pyramids so famous or what is so special about it?
Because they were built by the Jewish slaves of the Pharaoh over 2000 years ago. People using only their hands not machines. Also, pyramids contained the tombs of the pharaohs (i.e., mummies)
When was the pyramid of Menkaure built?
The Great Pyramid of Cholula, the world's largest monument and largest Pre-Columbian pyramid by volume, is a huge complex located in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico. Only a fraction of a staircase on one side of the Great Pyramid of Cholula has been restored.The temple-pyramid complex was built over many dozens of generations, from the 2nd century BC to the early 16th century, and was dedicated to the deity Quetzalcoatl. It has a base of 450 by 450 m (1476x1476 ft) and a height of 66 m (217 ft). According to the Guinness Book of Records, it is in fact the largest pyramid as well as the largest monument ever constructed anywhere in the world, with a total volume estimated at 4.45 million m³, almost one third larger than that of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. (The Giza pyramid is taller, however.) The Aztecs believed that Xelhua built the Great Pyramid of Cholula.
Were pyramids built for every person that died?
Pyramids were only built for a short space of time in Egypt's history. They were only built for pharaohs.
Who is the pyramide built for?
There are several pyramids not only in Egypt. The largest is the great pyramidof Khufu at Giza
Why did the Egyptians built pyramids for their kings?
The pyramids of ancient Egypt were built by the Egyptian population as a memorial to their pharaohs. The pharaohs demanded that the pyramids be built in order to honor themselves. The pyramids were linked to power & the regions of ancient 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.
Do Egyptian pyramids face the north only?
The answer is yes the pyramids only faced the north in egypt.
Why do people live in pyramids in ancient Egypt?
People live in pyramids in ancient egypt because pyramids are the only houses the mummies wont break into.
What was built for Khufu the pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?
This is the pyramid of Khufu also known as the Great Pyramid of Giza or the pyramid of Cheops [his Greek name] and is one of the three pyramids at Giza. It is the only existing Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the biggest pyramid built in Egypt.
Why did they only built square pyramids?
They didn't!
Was the aliens built the pyramids?
No, this is wrong. The pyramids had made by the king of Egypt named FIR-OUN. He make them to punish the people who not accept him as GOD. But at last he dead from a natural disaster. The nature had proved that there is only one GOD.
Why did pharaohs need pyramids?
They didn't really need pyramids. What they needed was to be mummified and preserved. According to their belief, without a mummified body that was kept safe they could not enjoy an afterlife. Pyramids were built only for a short period, relatively speaking, early in the history of ancient Egypt.
How does Egypt today relate to ancient Egypt?
life today in Egypt is a life of luxury all the way from the pyramids to anciet pharohs life today in Egypt is a life of luxury all the way from the pyramids to anciet pharohs
Is that true the foods did not spoil in pyramids of Egypt?
Only honey does not spoil.
