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The pyramids in Egypt are made of limestone, which gives them a light beige color. Over time, the stones have weathered and aged, resulting in a slightly darker hue, giving them a sandy yellow appearance.

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In which country is the pyramids?

The Pyramids are in Egypt.


Who made the Aztec pyramids?

The Aztec pyramids were built by the Aztecs, a Mesoamerican civilization that existed in present-day Mexico. They were constructed using manual labor and were used for religious and ceremonial purposes. The most famous Aztec pyramid is the Templo Mayor in the capital city of Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City).


What purpose do the pyramids serve?

The Egyptian pyramids were originally intended to house and protect the embalmed bodies and funeral goods of important people such as Pharaohs. Now they mainly serve as tourist attractions. There are also New World pyramids which have flat tops, rather than pointed tops as the Egyptian pyramids have, and those were used as platforms for religious rites.


How were the Aztec pyramids different from traditional Egyptian pyramids?

Aztec pyramids typically had a flat top where temples were located, while Egyptian pyramids had pointed tops. Additionally, Aztec pyramids were often constructed using adobe bricks and stones, while Egyptian pyramids were built with limestone blocks. The purpose of Aztec pyramids was mainly for religious ceremonies, while Egyptian pyramids served as tombs for pharaohs.


What is the functions of the wives pyramids?

The wives pyramids, also known as queen pyramids, were built next to the pyramids of Egyptian pharaohs to house the remains of the pharaoh's wives or close relatives. These smaller pyramids were designed to honor and provide a burial place for important women in the pharaoh's life.

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What was the colour of pyramids in ancient Egypt?

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What color were the Egyptian pyramids when they were first built?

a white chalky colour


Where are the pyramids now?

Egypt


What is the color of Egyptian pyramids?

A yellowy dusty colour, but originally they where brilliant white


What is inside the Egyptians pyramids?

some of the pyramids had many treasures of gold and silver that was buried with the Pharaoh when he or she died, most of the pyramids have now been plundered to nothingness.


Are there any pyramids in Sudan?

The pyramids represented on the US bills are not the pyramids of GIZA as everyone seems to discuss and assume. They are in fact the pyramids of Kush, in what is now Sudan. These were built from around 500BC, by the Nubians who eventually became pharaohs of Upper and Lower Egypt.


What is the historical significance of the pyramids?

Pyramids influenced new civilizations to build strong structures, and they were the basis of the constructions we have in now days based in geometrical shapes.


How have pyramids survived for so long?

The pyramids can be preserved for future generations by exercising caution now. They will last long if there is limited access to them, and the number of people allowed inside the pyramids should be very small.


What colour is wearing now?

yellow


What colour is our sun now?

yellow


Tell me what are the pyramids of Giza used for?

They are tombs of pharaohs, now they are tourist attractions.


What materials did the ancient egyptians use to buid the pyramids?

stone