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When did the Maya live in large cities with prominent stone pyramids?
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The Olmec were the major civilization that did not build large stone structures such as palaces or pyramids?
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What can destroy a pyramid?
No doubt a large bomb. But pyramids were dismantled rather than destroyed for their stone. The Romans are known to have dismantled at least one pyramid. The Arabs took most of the white facing stone from the three pyramids at Giza to build Cairo.
How they built pyramids?
they built pyramids with dried mud, stone and other sorts of recourse's
What did the mayans use to build the pyramids?
Rossetta stone was used to build some of the pyramids.
If pyramids of Egypt were made by mud and sand how come the rain didn't wash them away?
Not all pyramids were made from mud. The earlier pyramids such as the pyramids at Giza were made from stone. Later pyramids were made from mud bricks cased in stone. The stone casing did afford some protection from elements. Many of these pyramids where the casing has been removed or collapsed are often just shapeless heaps of dried mud.
What were Aztec pyramids made of?
Aztec pyramids were primarily made of stone and adobe bricks. The base of the pyramids was often constructed using large stone blocks, while the upper levels were made of adobe bricks. The pyramids were then plastered and painted with vibrant colors.
The Olmec were the major civilization that did not build large stone structures such as palaces or pyramids?
true
Were Aztec pyramids made of stone?
Yes, Aztec pyramids were made of stone. They were constructed using a combination of adobe bricks and stone blocks, with the larger temples being made predominantly of stone. The stones were often cut and shaped to fit together tightly without the use of mortar.
How do the pyramids of Giza differ from the stone pyramids?
The Pyramids of Giza are wonders of the world. They have three pyramids and a servant complex. The stone pyramids are different because they were usually built as step pyramids. The Pyramids of Giza were made of stone, but they had gold caps on the top. The Pyramids of Giza also have traps and mazes inside so tomb robbers won't reach the king's riches.
How were the first pyramids built?
they were step pyramids built out of stone
What can destroy a pyramid?
No doubt a large bomb. But pyramids were dismantled rather than destroyed for their stone. The Romans are known to have dismantled at least one pyramid. The Arabs took most of the white facing stone from the three pyramids at Giza to build Cairo.
What are pyramids built of?
The eariest pyramids were built of stone but in later years mud bricks cased in stone was used.
Are UFOs connected to the pyramids?
No. The pyramids were constructed from stone by the ancient Egyptians.
Briefly describe Egyptian pyramids?
Large, square-based, made of mud bricks or stone. Contains passages and a burial chamber.
What are ancient stone pyramids?
tombs
What type of stone are pyramids made of?
the pyramids are made out of limestone.. :) happy to you :D
What type of stone are the pyramids made of?
The pyramids in Egypt are primarily made of limestone blocks, with some parts constructed using granite and sandstone. The limestone was quarried locally and the granite was transported from Aswan, about 500 miles away. Sandstone was also used for some of the outer casing stones.
