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It is not. A solid rock base which will support the weight of the structure is the best. If it were built on sand it would soon sink. It is good to have plenty of sand around though, to build the ramps needed to transport the stones.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoIf you wanted to move a stone from one spot to another in the desert, you'd need something that would roll across sand. Scientists believe the Egyptians used some type of roller system, using slaves to pull the rollers across the sand.
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∙ 15y agoNo, they were made of stone several thousand years ago. If they had been made from sand, the wind would have blown them away in months at most.
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∙ 8y agoThey did not. Pyramids were built on solid rock foundations
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∙ 11y agocause the stones they are made out of looks good with sand
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∙ 11y agowell in a desert there is a lot of sandstorms after a couple of years the sand starts to build up around the pyramid. In a couple of thousands of years it becomes buried in sand.
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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.
How many kinds of pyramids are their?
I don't know exactly how many, but I know there are Egyptian pyramids, Aztec and Mayan pyramids, unfinished pyramids, and rock pyramids, and sand pyramids.
Can earth homes be built in the desert?
yes like pyramids and sand houses and ant houses
Why are pyramids considered one of Egypt's greatest achievements?
Because it has made it easier for their lives and in Egypt the pyramids Were used for Egyptians. They built it by their own with sand.
Why are pyramids considered one of ancient Egypt's greatest achievements?
Because it has made it easier for their lives and in Egypt the pyramids Were used for Egyptians. They built it by their own with sand.
What were the 2 things pyramids were built of?
They were made of sand and glue. many people don't know this but they were also made of gold.
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
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.
When the pyramids were built what were the pyramids called?
pharoahs
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...'!
