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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
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When where the pyramids used and location?
the pyramids were used in ancient egypt for burial tombs
What was the job of a labourer in ancient Egypt?
To construct pyramids; the pyramids were constructed in Ancient Egypt.
What was the main purpose in building pyramids in ancient Egypt?
The Ancient Egyptians constructed pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs (kings).
How are pyramids used now?
They are used as a tourist attraction. The insides are kept the way they were found and people come to see the same pyramid that was in ancient 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.
When where the pyramids used and location?
the pyramids were used in ancient egypt for burial tombs
What was the job of a labourer in ancient Egypt?
To construct pyramids; the pyramids were constructed in Ancient Egypt.
What was the main purpose in building pyramids in ancient Egypt?
The Ancient Egyptians constructed pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs (kings).
What did laborers do in ancient Egypt?
They used to build buildings and pyramids...
Where were ancient pyramids built?
Ancient Pyramids were built in Egypt and Mexico!
What are tombs used for in ancient Egypt?
The pyramids were the tombs of the pharaohs and their families.
What building in ancient Egypt was used for religious burials?
the great pyramids
How are inclined planes in ancient egypet are they different?
they are used in ancient Egypt by using a lever and inclined plane to build the pyramids in ancient Egypt.
How are pyramids used now?
They are used as a tourist attraction. The insides are kept the way they were found and people come to see the same pyramid that was in ancient Egypt.
What did king zozer do as Pharaoh?
Pharaoh Zozer, or more commonly Djoser, is famous for building the first pyramids in Ancient Egypt. They were step pyramids used as tombs, and it is thanks to him why pyramids are considered the icon of Ancient Egypt.
How are the Ancient Pyramids of Egypt used today?
They are used for tourisim. People can go and explore in them.
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.
