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Who built huge burial mounds?

One civilization known for building huge burial mounds is the ancient Egyptians. They constructed massive structures called pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs. Another civilization known for their large burial mounds is the ancient Celts, who built them across parts of Europe to commemorate their elite members.


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Because they built large mounds for ceremonial and burial use.


What are Hopewell peoples especially known for?

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During the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt, Pharaohs were primarily buried in large, monumental structures known as pyramids. The most famous examples are the Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid built for Pharaoh Khufu. These pyramids served as grand tombs, designed to ensure the Pharaoh's safe passage to the afterlife and to demonstrate their power and wealth. Additionally, burial practices included the use of elaborate grave goods and intricate burial rites.


The mummies of Egyptian pharaohs were often buried in what type of transport believed to assist them to travel to the next world?

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What was the main purpose in building pyramids in ancient Egypt?

The Ancient Egyptians constructed pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs (kings).


What was the purpose of the Queen's pyramids?

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Why did the pharaohs of egypt build large tombs?

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What is buried in pyramids?

Pharaohs were buried in the tombs along with their belongings, that could include their possessions, their dog and even their wife could be killed and put in the tomb with the pharaohs. They did this because in what they believe as the "afterlife" they would come back and have all their possessions with them. Hope this helped!! :)


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