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one reason is to preserve the bodies of pharaohs and their riches and to help them pass into the afterlife.

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What are two questions i can ask about pyramids?

How were the ancient Egyptian pyramids constructed and what techniques were used to build such monumental structures? What is the significance of the shape and design of pyramids in ancient cultures and what purposes did they serve, such as religious, burial, or architectural significance?


What can you conclude based on the two pyramids?

It depends on the pyramids.


How many pyramids stood by the nile river?

There are two pyramids that stood by the Nile river which is the largest river in Africa. The two pyramids are Saqqara and Giza.


How do you know that Stonehenge predicts the pyramids?

There is no evidence to suggest that Stonehenge predicts the pyramids. Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids were built by different civilizations in different time periods and have distinct architectural styles and purposes.


Did the Olmecs build pyramids?

Yes, the Olmecs are known to have built pyramids, particularly at sites like La Venta in present-day Mexico. These pyramids were part of ceremonial complexes and were used for religious and ritual purposes.


What civilization is the pyramids from?

Actually, several ancient civilizations built pyramids, usually for religious purposes. The largest and best known were built by the Egyptians several thousand years ago, but there are pyramids in Mexico and Central America as well.


Did all 3 pyramids get damaged in Giza?

All three pyramids were badly damaged by their casing-stones being removed over the years to be used for other purposes.


Why weren't animals like oxen used to build pyramids?

No Because at that time animals were mainly used for agricultural purposes. The pyramids were built solely by human muscle.


Was pyramids electric power plants?

There is no evidence to suggest that pyramids were used as electric power plants. Pyramids were ancient structures built for various purposes, such as tombs or temples, and there is no historical or archaeological data supporting the idea that they functioned as power plants.


What are the purposes of man made formations?

People do not make "rock formations", unless you want to count the pyramids as such.


Do you still use pyramids today?

Pyramids are primarily used today as historical sites and tourist attractions. They are no longer actively used for their original purposes of serving as tombs or monuments.


What is the main difference between the two pyramids?

You can't tell without seeing the pyramids.