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They were built for the Pharaohs as their tombs. They served as huge monuments and to prevent grave robbers from getting the mummies and the treasures that were buried with them.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey're tombs.
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We know that some pyramids were tombs. Others, however, appear never to have been used as tombs, and it is probably not safe to assume that they were intended to be. Though we would not know what they were built for, it does not mean they did not have some other purpose.
There is a link below to an article on Egyptian pyramids.
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∙ 14y agoThe Pyramid of Khufualso known as The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Pyramid of Cheops [his Greek name] The Pyramid of Khafre. The Pyramid of Menkaure.
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∙ 15y agoThe pyramids were built in honor of the Egyptians Pharaohs' and Gods and Goddesses. They were also used as a final resting place. ~They were for the Higher or Upper Class
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∙ 12y agoThe ancient egyptians build pyramids for the Egyptian pharoahs and kings.
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How they built pyramids?
they built pyramids with dried mud, stone and other sorts of recourse's
why aren't they part of the pyramids built today?
Pyramids are not being built today. And you have not said who they are.
Which kingdom were the Great Pyramids built in?
The Pyramids of Giza (including the Great Pyramid) were built during the Old Kingdom. Most pyramids were built during the Old and Middle Kingdoms.
What are in the pyramids of khufu kharfre and menkare?
Khufu built the great pyramid.Khafre built the great SphinxMenkaure built small pyramids.
What is the site of the largest pyramids built in Egypt?
Giza is the site of the largest pyramids built in Egypt.
The pyramids of Egypt were built as tombs for which group?
The pyramids of Egypt were built as tombs for the pharaohs, who were the rulers of ancient Egypt. These massive structures were constructed to house their bodies and belongings for their journey into the afterlife.
How were the first pyramids built?
they were step pyramids built out of stone
Where were ancient pyramids built?
Ancient Pyramids were built in Egypt and Mexico!
Were the first pyramids built out of mud?
No the first pyramids were built from stone, it were the later pyramids that were made from mud bricks
What were Maya pyramids built for?
built elabroate limestone pyramids for religious mcermonies
When the pyramids were built what were the pyramids called?
pharoahs
How many Mayan pyramids were built and where were they built?
Thousands of Mayan pyramids were built throughout Mesoamerica, especially in present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Some famous archaeological sites with Mayan pyramids include Tikal in Guatemala, Chichen Itza in Mexico, and Copan in Honduras.
Where were the pyramids built?
The pyramids were primarily built in Egypt, with the most famous ones located near Cairo, in an area known as the Giza Plateau. These ancient structures are part of the larger complex of ancient pyramid constructions in Egypt, showcasing the architectural prowess of the ancient Egyptians.
When pyramids built and why?
The pyramids were built to protect the body of the dead pharaoh. Pyramids were built until the Egyptian middle kingdom ended. (c.1550BC) ~ Bye...'!
How they built pyramids?
they built pyramids with dried mud, stone and other sorts of recourse's
why aren't they part of the pyramids built today?
Pyramids are not being built today. And you have not said who they are.
Who built the pyramids alien's or people?
The history that we have of the pyramids says that they were built by slaves, not aliens.
