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They - nor the word that describes them - did not 'stand for' anything special at the time. They were just burial monuments of a limited number of pharaohs. The word 'pyramid' has much later, Greek roots. The Egyptian word for them according to many Egyptologist, just meant 'tomb'.
Most pharaohs by the way did not get buried in pyramids. They were buried in the Valley of the Kings, in large tombs hacked out in the mountainside.
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What guards the pyramids of Egypt and what is it?
the sphinix stand in front of all pyramids in giza. it has body of lion and head of pharaohs
The ruins of 35 pyramids still stand near the Nile River?
From 1842 to 2008 a total of 118 Egyptian pyramids have been identified.
Why does the sphinx stand in front of all the pyramids in Giza?
It stands in front of it because it is guarding it
What does the point of the pyramaid stand for?
It didn't stand for anything. The point is a natural part of the triangle, and since pyramids are made out of triangles, by default, they have a point.
Where in the World are the pyramids located?
The pyramids are man-made structures located in multiple places in the world. Egypt is home to some pyramids, serving as burial tombs to Egyptian kings. These are the most famous in the world, but Egypt does not have the world's only pyramids. There have been pyramids in many locations on the planet throughout history, some few of which still stand.
Which of the seven Wonders of the World still stand today?
Only one still exists, the great pyramids of Egypt.The pyramids at Giza in Egypt.
Why pyramids triangular?
pyramids are triangular because of some religious reasons which include stairway to heaven,protection of spirits and all... .According to geometry triangular shapes are more durable and can stand longer,more easy to build...
How do pyramids stand up?
Pyramids stand up due to their unique shape and structural design, which distributes weight evenly across their base. The wide base provides stability, while the sloping sides reduce wind resistance and help prevent the structure from toppling. Additionally, the use of strong materials, such as stone, and precise engineering techniques contribute to their durability and longevity. This combination of geometry and material strength enables pyramids to endure for centuries.
How many kinds of pyramids are their?
I don't know exactly how many, but I know there are Egyptian pyramids, Aztec and Mayan pyramids, unfinished pyramids, and rock pyramids, and sand pyramids.
What is the difference between coconut macaroons and coconut pyramids?
because macaroons are macaroons and pyramids are pyramids.
What arew the different types of pyramids?
There are various types of pyramids, including regular pyramids (with a regular polygon as the base and congruent isosceles triangles as the faces), right pyramids (with the apex directly above the center of the base), and oblique pyramids (where the apex is not directly above the center of the base). Pyramids can also be classified based on the shape of their base, such as square pyramids, triangular pyramids, pentagonal pyramids, etc.
Do you still have pyramids?
yes we still have pyramids yes we still have pyramids
