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The pointed shape of the pyramids allowed them to serve as a symbol of the connection between the earthly realm and the heavens in ancient Egyptian religious beliefs. This shape was also believed to help the pharaohs reach the afterlife and ascend to the sky.

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Why did egytians built pyramids?

The pyramids were built as a tomb for the pharaoh and his/her family. The pyramids were shaped as a pyramid because it pointed to the sky and to Aryans belt (the three Star's three kings)). The sky was where the afterlife was so the pyramid pointed to it also the pyramid also mirrored the stars because they believed that the stars were gods from the heavens above. The pyramids was a place for the pharaoh to travel to the afterlife.


Why are pyramids pointed?

Because if they didn't come to a point they wouldn't be a pyramid.


What river were the pyramids built nearby?

the Nile river.


Why do pyramids face the sky?

They would topple over otherwise!


Are pyramids tombs?

Pyramids are tombs. The egyptians wanted the pharaoh to have a good after life. That's why the four walls point to the sky.


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.


Did kush people influence the pyramids?

Yes! Three times as many as ancient Egypt - but the pyramids in ancient Kush were not as tall, are steeper and have flat tops rather than pointed


Things shaped like square pyramid?

I think No. The pyramids pointed to a star and they belived that the sprit of the dead will go there.


Is a pyramid shape a prism?

No, infact a pyramid is inside its own group! There are square based pyramids with four sides and triangular based pyramids with 3 sides, each leading to a pointed top.


Who discoverded the pyramids of Giza?

No one "discovered" it, just like no-one "discovered" the sky. Anyone who has the faintest idea where "Giza" is already knows about the pyramids.


What did the Eygptians do to build the pyramids?

the eygptians builded pyramids because they thought that when people die they need to build pyramids so they can reach the sky and go to heavan. awnsered by tammy and nur grade 5.


Did pyramids point to the sky to point to the after life?

In a way yes because heaven is up