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Firstly, the pyramids are not shaped like a triangle, they are in the form of the "pyramid shape" because they are 3-dimensional.
Secondly, the shape of Egyptian pyramids is thought to represent the primordial mound from which the Egyptians believed the earth was created. The shape is also thought to be representative of the descending rays of the sun, and most pyramids were faced with polished, highly reflective white limestone, in order to give them a brilliant appearance when viewed from a distance. The Egyptians believed the dark area of the night sky around which the stars appear to revolve was the physical gateway into the heavens. One of the narrow shafts that extends from the main burial chamber through the entire body of the Great Pyramid points directly towards the center of this part of the sky. This suggests the pyramid may have been designed to serve as a means to magically launch the deceased pharaoh's soul directly into the abode of the gods.
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What is a triagonal pyramid?
It is a pyramid that has a triangle as its base. The pyramids of Egypt are all built on square bases.
Why did the Egyptians choose triangle as the shape of their pyramids?
Because they belived that the point would launch the dead person's spirit up to the gods.
Can anyone tell me what a ring marked S 11 5 with an upside down triangle and the letters TD on the inside of the triangle mean?
The S refers to sterling silver, and the 115 refers to the ring being 11.5% sterling. The triangle and TD are very likely a maker's mark.
How was trigonometry used in the construction of the pyramids of Egypt?
Obviously, the pyramids have a lot to do with triangles. To find the hight, length, width, volume, angle of ascent, and surface area of the pyramids, the egyptians had to use trigonometry.
Do pyramids use triangulation?
no....
Is there pyramids in the Bermuda triangle?
No there are no pyramids in the bermuda triangle Idiot
What was the purpose of the pyramids being built?
For the Pharaoh tombs
Why were pyramids triangle?
The pyramids are not triangle so the question makes no sense.
Why are all pyramids triangle shaped?
There is really no reason. People just decided to make pyramids triangle shaped.
What shape are the faces on a triangular pyramid?
triangle... because pyramids are triangular therefore triangular pyramids have triangle faces
Why did the Egyptians bulid the pyramids?
The pyramids were created in order to protect the bodies of deceased pharaohs. Pyramids were built with the purpose of being able to withstand time and essentially last forever.
Why did they built the pyramids of Giza in a triangle shape?
they built the pyramids in a triangle because for them it looks like stair way to heaven
Names of buildings that have a triangle shape?
They are pyramids
What geometric shape makes these structures pyramids?
Pyramids are constructed from triangular shapes and can have square or triangle bases
What was the pyramids' purpose?
Pharaoh tombs.
Why are pryamids triangle?
Not sure about pryamids, but pyramids are definitely NOT triangles.
What are Egyptian pyramids the shape of?
3D = Pyramid 2D = Triangle
