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They were built by the pharaohs as their tombs - The Pyramid of Khufu also 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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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause it was built in honor of a pharaoh and he wanted it to be big so he would be remembered. It was also tall so that the deceased pharaoh could reach Ra, the god of the sun in the sky.
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∙ 14y agoThe tombs were created as a tomb for pharoahs. (in the Valley of the Kings)
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∙ 13y agoThey really don't know. But I think that It is so that the closer to the heavens they are the closer they are to their after life.
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Why was the incas so famous?
because of the big pyramids.
What is the purpose of making pyramids?
So the Pharaoh could make a big entrance.
How big were the pyraimds?
How big were the pyramids
How big are pyramids and how old are they?
PYRAMIDS are 20000000years old they are 2000 meters high
How was the wheel and axle used while building pyramids?
The Egyptians used the wheel and axle by transporting big stones blocks so they could build houses and pyramids
How did the great pyramids last so long?
Because the are strong big buildings that can last for a very long time.
How big is the is the tunnel into the pyramids?
about 1000 kilometres
How big are the great pyramids?
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Why are pyramid so big?
the pyramids could be so tall because of the special way that they were built the Egyptians were very good builders they knew that the pyramid shape was stable and strong the Egyptian the Egyptians built the pyramids in layers using stones
What does lorraine think of jons eyes in the pigman?
She compares his eyes to the eye on top of pyramids. She says they're so big and beautiful.
Did Egyptians use a type of cement to make pyramids?
they used limestone blocks only but they are so heavy and big they stayed put
How big are forams founds in the stones of Egyptian pyramids?
The Egyptian pyramids are made of stones filled with circle like foram tests. They are easy to spot since they are big as a dime.
