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Almost the same as it appears today with one major exception. In the 1800s a large earthquake cracked the outer casing stone layer so that the Muslim leaders of the time took and removed the outer layer of the pyramids to build their fortresses and buildings in Cairo and Alexandria. Therefore, if you were to look back in time before the great earthquake you would have seen three smooth-sided pyramids. Today only the second tallest pyramid (Kahfre) still has some cover stones at its top. The local elders also say that when these stones were on the pyramids, that there was some writing on them as well.
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How tall is largest pyramid?
The tallest pyramid is the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, United States (260 m). However, the largest pyramid in the world is The Great Pyramid of Cholula in Mexico.People often incorrectly believe The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt (138.8 m) to be the tallest pyramid.The Great Pyramid of Cholula is the "Largest" it has a base of 450 by 450 m (1476x1476 ft) and a height of 66 m (217 ft). According to the Guinness Book of Records, it is in fact the largest pyramid as well as the largest monument ever constructed anywhere in the world, with a total volume estimated at over 4.45 million m³, even larger than that of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt which is about 2.5 million m³. However the Great Pyramid of Giza is "Higher" at 138.8 m (455 feet). and for the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco , i don't realy c that as a pyramid , its more like a building to me ! here u go ...Transamerica Pyramidhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transamerica_PyramidCholula Pyramidhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyramid_of_CholulaGiza Pyramid ... and the only member of "seven wonders of the worlds" that's Still Standing and the other 6 are all gonehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyramid_of_Gizathe great pyrimid
What were the seven wonders of the ancient world built for?
first thing ,all the wonders of world were built in different times like,the taj mahal was made between 15th or 16th century AD,but the great pyramid of Giza was built much before in BC times. as there is competition between countries in modern times ,a single main content of 7 countries were declared as the wonders of the world.
Where are the pyramids situated?
All over. Most people think of Egypt, because that's where the most famous ones are, but there are lots of smaller (and a few larger) ones scattered around.Giza, Egypt is the location of the Pyramid of Khufu ... that's THE pyramid, to most people.The first pyramid-like structures were the ziggurats of Mesopotamia.There are a large number of pyramids in Sudan (even more than in Egypt); these tend to be steeper and smaller than Egyptian pyramids.The largest pyramid in the world (by volume) is the Great Pyramid of Cholula in Mexico. Mesoamerican pyramids are "stepped pyramids", somewhere in between ziggurats and Egyptian pyramids.The Romans built a few of them; one surviving example is the Pyramid of Cestius.Quite a few modern buildings are pyramids; a couple of notable ones are the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas (which doesn't have elevators but "inclinators" that travel on a diagonal) and the Transamerica Building in San Francisco (very tall and narrow, but definitely pyramidal).
What other accomplishments did Khufu have?
Oh, dude, Khufu, also known as Cheops, was the pharaoh who built the Great Pyramid of Giza. It's like this massive, iconic structure that's been standing for over 4,500 years. So yeah, I guess you could say he was pretty good at pyramid-building.
Was the world's first pyramid The Pharos of Alexandria?
No. The Pharos of Alexandria was a lighthouse, and it had an octagonal tower constructed above a rectangular box-like base. It did not resemble a pyramid.
What does the glass pyramid in the Louvre in France look like?
Its supposed to be a representation of the great pyramid in Giza, Egypt.
What is an important fact about the pyramid?
the pharaohs built them like the pyramid of Giza khufu got his slaves to build it
What does the Great Pyramid of Giza look like what is it made out of?
The Great Pyramids of Giza look like gigantic triangles made of layered sand-bricks.
What shape is a pyramid?
It depends. A pyramid is a basic shape if you are reffering to the pyramids like the ones in Giza, Egypt those would be a square-based pyramid.
What is a shape pyramid?
It depends. A pyramid is a basic shape if you are reffering to the pyramids like the ones in Giza, Egypt those would be a square-based pyramid.
How is the Great Pyramid of Giza like those in graveyards in the US?
Because you can both Barry people in them
Are the pyramids of Giza square pyramids?
A pyramid is not a square, but it has a square base formed by four triangular sides. Pyramids like the ones at Giza in Egypt are five-sided geometric shapes (pentahedrons).
Why does the pyramid of Giza look like it does?
Because the casing-stones were removed a very long time ago - they were polished limestone that covered the whole pyramid and would have afforded great protection from the weather.
What objects are shape like a pyramid?
Objects that are shaped like a pyramid have a polygonal base, typically a triangle, that narrows to a single point called the apex. Common examples of pyramid-shaped objects include the Great Pyramid of Giza, a pyramid-shaped building or structure, and a pyramid-shaped mountain or hill. In geometry, a pyramid is a polyhedron formed by connecting a polygonal base and the apex with triangular faces.
Where are the pyramids?
The most famous pyramids are in Egypt, at locations such as Giza and Darshur, and are more than 4,000 years old.Other famous pyramids are found in Mexico and Central America, India, China, Greece, and Europe. There are forms elsewhere in Africa, and in historic Mesopotamia.The pyrimadis located in a place in Egypt called Giza.
What are the most popular pyramids?
The most popular pyramids are the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, which is the largest and most well-known of the pyramids, and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Other notable pyramids include the Pyramid of Khafre, also in Giza, and the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, Mexico. The Pyramid of the Moon, also in Teotihuacan, is another significant structure, along with the step pyramids like the Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt. These pyramids are celebrated for their architectural significance and historical importance.
What does a square pyramid look like?
The base of the pyramid is a square.Start with a square, then extend each corner upwards to meet at a point above the center of the square. The point can be almost any height, so the pyramid can have an infinite number of shapes.The Great Pyramid of Giza is a square pyramid.
