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Three of the main types of Egyptian pyramids are?

Smooth [sided] pyramid Step [sided] pyramid Bent pyramid


What are casing blocks and why aren't they part of the pyramid today?

Casing Blocks were laid on top of the main blocks used to build a pyramid. They were trimmed so the outer surface would be smooth and the same color. They are no longer used today, because pyramids are no longer being built.


What were three main parts of roman government?

Consuls,Senate and assembly


What are the names of the three main pyramids at Giza who built them and why?

The Pyramid of Khufu also known as The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Pyramid of Cheops [his Greek name] The Pyramid of Khafre is also known as the centre pyramid. The Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest one of these fascinating buildings. There were built by these pharaohs as their tombs. they were built right when they started in kingdom because it took a long time to finish, so by the time they died, they had a pyramid ready for him/her.


What are the names of the three pyramids of Giza?

The names of the 3 pyramids at Giza are: The great pyramid = Khufu = Cheops The centre pyramid = Khafre = Chephren The smallest pyramid = Menkaura = Mycerinus The first name [eg Khufu] is the Egyptian name for the pyramid,the second name is the Greek name for the pyramid.The three "Great Pyramids" are from largest to smallest, the Pyramid of Cheops (or Khufu), the pyramid of Kharfe and the Pyramid of Menkarue.Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre & Pyramid of Menkaure.The details of the three main pyramids at Giza (there are 138 discovered in Egypt as of 2008) are as follows:Great PyramidName: 'Horizon of Khufu'Owner: KhufuMiddle pyramid (with casing still on its top)Name: 'Great is Khafre'Owner: KhafreLittle pyramidName: 'Menkaure is Divine'Owner: MenkaureMore information on pyramids available at the link below.The great pyramid = Khufu = CheopsThe centre pyramid = Khafre = ChephrenThe smallest pyramid = Menkaura = Mycerinus

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Three of the main types of Egyptian pyramids are?

Smooth [sided] pyramid Step [sided] pyramid Bent pyramid


What are casing blocks and aren't they part of the pyramid today?

Casing Blocks were laid on top of the main blocks used to build a pyramid. They were trimmed so the outer surface would be smooth and the same color. They are no longer used today, because pyramids are no longer being built.


What are casing blocks and why aren't they part of the pyramid today?

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What is in Menkaure's tomb?

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