a long time ago...
over 3000 years ago
Syria, Nubia, and the immediate east. At least, to the best of my knowledge.
Underground tombs began to be used during the Middle Kingdom. This was when the pyramids stopped being built due to resources and finances.
Pyramids primarily originate from ancient civilizations, most notably the Egyptians, who built them as monumental tombs for their pharaohs during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods. The design symbolizes the rays of the sun, facilitating the pharaoh's ascent to the afterlife. Other cultures, such as the Maya and Aztecs in Mesoamerica, also constructed pyramids for religious and ceremonial purposes, showcasing a diverse architectural tradition. These structures reflect the societies' beliefs, engineering skills, and social hierarchies.
old kingdom
The construction of the pyramids in Egypt primarily took place during the Old Kingdom period, around 2580 to 2560 BCE for the Great Pyramid of Giza. Other significant pyramids were built during this time, with the last of the major pyramids constructed around 1700 BCE. These monumental structures served as tombs for pharaohs and were part of a broader trend of monumental architecture in ancient Egypt.
During the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt.
Sure, ancient Egyptians had Nile flooding. During flooding, farmers were working in Pyramids construction.
The aliens helped the Egyptians build it.
The ancient Egyptians built over 130 pyramids, primarily as tombs for their pharaohs and significant figures. The most famous of these is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Pyramids were constructed over several dynasties, with the majority built during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods.
The ancient Egyptians built around 138 pyramids, primarily during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods. The most famous of these is the Great Pyramid of Giza, constructed for Pharaoh Khufu. These structures served as elaborate tombs to honor and protect the pharaohs in the afterlife, reflecting the Egyptians' architectural and engineering prowess.
They were build for religious reasons the egyptians were the first people to believe in the afterlife
We have no evidence of any such happenings.
The Pyramids of Giza (including the Great Pyramid) were built during the Old Kingdom. Most pyramids were built during the Old and Middle Kingdoms.
Syria, Nubia, and the immediate east. At least, to the best of my knowledge.
Underground tombs began to be used during the Middle Kingdom. This was when the pyramids stopped being built due to resources and finances.
A card pyramid or in terms of Ancient Egypt pyramids made from mud brick as many were during the Middle Kingdom.
Apparently during the new age of Egypt.