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The pyramids were built on the west because the Egyptians believed the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. They believed Ra, the Sun god, travled from day to night every day. On the west bank other tombs were built but smaller and not noticible. They were not noticible because giant structures were known to stand as a symbol of importance.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt was believed a certain god would be reborn in the east when the sun rose and then when it set it would be on the west side of the nile, and when it set egyptians believed the god had died, only to be reborn when the sun rose once more. so they put the dead people in tombs on the west side because it was so called the land of the dead (for the sun rise sun set god dying and coming back thing)
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∙ 15y agoBecause of the water and transport the river provided.
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∙ 15y agoMainly because the river could be used for transport.
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∙ 13y agobecause they used it to point to the sun and their god
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∙ 12y agoPyramids were only built on the west side of the Nile river because that is the side where the sun sets.
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∙ 14y agoOn the west side of the Nile.
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What are the Giza pyramids why are they called Giza pyramids?
The Giza Pyramids was a burial tomb for king Afrititi and they are called that because they were built in Giza,Egypt
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.
What city are the Pyramids of Egypt found in?
If your referring to the most popular pyramids of Egypt, then you are referrring to the City of Giza, situated across the nile river from the capital, Cairo.
When were the Giza Pyramids Built?
1899
What major structure was built around the Giza pyramids?
sphinx, menkaure, Khufu are the three pyramids of Giza
Where were the pyramids of ancient Egypt built?
in Giza
What is the site of the largest pyramids built in Egypt?
Giza is the site of the largest pyramids built in Egypt.
Why was the pyramids at Giza built?
They were built as tombs for pharaohs, the great pyramid at Giza was build for Pharaoh Khufu
Where were pyramids built?
In Egypt .Pyramids were built all over the world, but probably the most famous of them all are the Great Pyramids of Giza, in Giza, Egypt.
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 period were the great pyramids of Giza built?
AKA
Who is responsible for looking after the pyramids of Giza?
the people that built it
