What is the purpose of pyramids?

Answer 1

The purpose of the pyramids is to keep a mummified body in there.

Answer 2

Pyramids were built for the Egyptian Pharohs so they could successfully enter life in the 'afterlife'. They believed that a Pharaoh (they were considered living gods) needed the pyramid as a key to gain entry into the afterlife. They beieved that a a certain time of season the tip of the pyrimaid would correctly line up with stars in the sky and if all the necessary preparations were made, they could gain entry.

Some other interesting facts about the history of Pyramids:

Kings have had pyramids built as a use of a tomb, not only for them but their wife also had her own chamber within the pyramid (the queens chamber), the Pharaoh also had chambers where food and all his riches were stored for use in the afterlife (you see that the egyptains believed that they needed food clothes and other riches in the afterlife). It is not uncommon that they would have pets buried with them as well. One of the reasons why they had organs extracted by priests when they were dead and put in canopic jars is that they belived that they were not useful and needed removal or that they would need them in the afterlife.

So they were tombs and a means of entry to the afterlife, oh and one more thing is that pharohs, depending on how popular and how wealthy they were would larger more ornate pyramids, so it was a sign of status.

Answer 3

Pyramids were built as monumental tombs for the ancient Egyptian pharaohs to ensure their safe passage to the afterlife. They were believed to protect the Pharaoh's body and possessions for eternity and serve as a link between the earthly and divine realms. Additionally, pyramids were a symbol of the pharaoh's power and divine connection.