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It was just a simple idea, then Khufu had an idea to do that because the think that building the pyramids make them go to the heaven.

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Q: Why did they change from a step pyramid to a smooth pyramid?
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Three of the main types of Egyptian pyramids are?

Smooth [sided] pyramid Step [sided] pyramid Bent pyramid


What are the different types of pyramids?

There are about three types of pyramids in Ancient Egypt: "True" pyramid- The typical pyramid, with smooth sides and hard edges(the pyramids you would imagine) Bent pyramid- Very smooth and has curved sides(obviously looks bent!) Stepped Pyramid- Has many steps to the top(it's a STEP pyramid!)


What was the first Pyramid type structure built in Egypt?

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The step pyramid is at the pyramid field at Saqarra Egypt


How does the pyramid of Djoser differ from the pyramid at Giza?

The pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser dates from about 2,630 B.C. and is a 'step pyramid'. The great Pyramid of Giza - Pharaoh Khufu - dates from about 2,550 B.C. and is a true pyramid, that is, smooth sided. The Pyramid of Djoser was Egypt's first pyramid.


What are three most common Egyptian pyramids?

The three main pyramids at Giza are - The Pyramid of Khufu also known as The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Pyramid of Cheops [his Greek name], the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Three of the main types of Egyptian pyramids are - Smooth [sided] pyramid Step [sided] pyramid Bent pyramid


What is step pyramids?

A step pyramid is a pyramid with steps on the side.


What is the difference between a smooth sided pyramid and a stepped sided pyramid?

the smooth-sided is smooth but the stepped has a six huged steps at the top for the robbers


What is the name of the Egypt first stone pyramid?

The biggest pyramid in the world is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Archeologists believe that it was built for Fourth Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu and was completed in 2560 BC.xcool77


When was the step pyramid built?

The Step Pyramid was built in Circa 2630 B.C.


What are some famous pyramids?

The Great Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, and all of the pyramids of Giza. Even the Step Pyramid is famous. * Great Pyramid * Step Pyramid * Bent Pyramid * Red Pyramid


Was the first pyramid Giza the first step pyramid built?

Yes Giza was in deed the first step pyramid!