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Queens Chamber.
-Never meant to be the burial chamber for a queen.
-Khufu's queens had their own separate
pyramids built nearby.
-This chamber may have been built as a
room to hold Khufu's funerary objects.
Grand Gallery.
-Passageway is called the grand gallery
-Leads from the passage to the king's chamber.
-Ceiling in this passageway is almost nine metres high
Kings chamber.
-Was for king Khufu to put to rest.
-Completely empty.
-Tomb Robbers stole his body.
Underground Chamber.
-Don't know why not finished
-Was for trapping tomb robbers
-Religious Reasons
-Moved the tomb
Asending Paths, and many other paths.
Limestone.
-They used the white limestone to create these blocks
-Takes about 50 people to get one block done
-One block is about 2 minutes to build
-Each casing block was trimmed because outer surface looks smooth
-Casing blocks removed due to makings of the city Cairo.
Facts.
-Pyramid of Giza
-147 meters high
-756 feet about 10 football fields
-About 6,500,000 tonnes
-203 levels to walk up
-Started in 2540 BC
-Took 23 to build.
-Contains 2.3 million block to create.
-Built in Giza plateau.
Want even more facts.
-Many pyramids
-Khufu Pyramid was the biggest.
-Let people go to Heaven
-When higher
What else can I help you with?
What are some things in ancient Egypt that middle ages didnt have?
pyramids
What was the job of a labourer in ancient Egypt?
To construct pyramids; the pyramids were constructed in Ancient Egypt.
What things remain from the ancient Egyptian period?
The pyramids and the Great Sphinx are archeological remnants of ancient Egypt.
Where were ancient pyramids built?
Ancient Pyramids were built in Egypt and Mexico!
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.
Pyramids of Ancient Egypt?
There are over 100 pyramids that were built in Ancient Egypt. Most of them were built as burial sites for pharaohs.
Where are the ancient pyramids located?
They are located in Egypt.
What is the culture of pyramids?
Ancient Egypt.
Can you think of three things other than the nile that are are related to ancient Egypt?
There are many things that pertain to Ancient Egypt. Among these are pyramids, mummies, pharaohs and Hieroglyphs. Many other things pertain to the country, and are easy enough to find in any Ancient Egypt book.
What was the main purpose in building pyramids in ancient Egypt?
The Ancient Egyptians constructed pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs (kings).
Which country is called the country of pyramids?
The country that is often referred to as the country of pyramids is Egypt. Egypt is known for its ancient Egyptian pyramids, especially the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
In which country are the ancient pyramids?
Egypt
