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Egyptians dedicated significant time to building pyramids as they served as monumental tombs for pharaohs, reflecting their beliefs in the afterlife and the importance of preserving the body for eternity. These structures were also a demonstration of the pharaoh's power and divine status, reinforcing their authority and legacy. Additionally, the construction of pyramids facilitated social organization and mobilization of resources, engaging skilled laborers and craftsmen in a shared, monumental effort that united the society.
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What was the reward for building the pyramids?
There was no reward. The builders were not slaves, but there wasn't much reward. The most reward would be food. :)
How do we know that the afterlife was so important to the ancient Egyptians?
We know that the Afterlife was important to ancient Egyptians because they spent so much time and money building pyramids and preserving bodies. They left behind copies of their Book of the Dead.
Which Kushite accomplishment reflects the influence of Egyptian culture?
Kushite cursive script was based on hieroglyphics. - NovaNet answer In addition, the Kushites built numerous pyramids as shrines to their dead. In fact, the Kushites built more pyramids than the Egyptians (although they are much smaller).
Why are pyramids placed where they are?
The ancient Egyptians placed the Pyramids where they were (on the west side of the Nile River) because they believed that the sun setting in the west was a symbol of life's end. They also built life giving temples (birthplaces) in the east as a symbol of life's beginning.
Did the ancient Egyptian Lern how to make chariots or built the pyramids first?
The earliest known pyramids were built in Egypt around 4600 years ago during the 3rd Dynasty. Chariots first appeared in Egypt when the invading Hyksos brought them in the Second Intermediate Period, around 3650 years ago. The Egyptians immediately began to copy this new technology for themselves. So pyramid-building is much more ancient than chariotry in Egypt.
Why was so much effort put into building pyramids for pharaohs?
The Egyptians thought of the Pharaoh as a god.
What does the Egyptian religion entail?
Much preparation around death, they cared deeply about the afterlife. Thus the pharaohs spend their entire reign preparing for their death by building the pyramids and other burial grounds. The Egyptians also had extensive burial traditions and procedures like mummification.
What is the greatest achievement of the egyptians?
The pyrimids, tecnology, mummification, farming, the calander, and much more
How do Egyptians inspire us today?
The ancient Egyptians had many great accomplishments over a 5,000 year period. One of the most well known is the pyramids. Much work and labor went into building these wonders of the ancient world. The pyramids were actually aligned with the stars, so the Egyptians had knowledge of astronomy. They were also notorious for their hieroglyphic system of writing. The Egyptians also developed medicines, mathematics, glass art, temple wall art, realistic art, and the world's first 365 day calendar.
What were the accomplishments of ancient Egypt civilization?
The Egyptians had many great accomplishments. One of the most well known is the pyramids. Much work and labor went into building these wonders of the ancient world. The pyramids were actually aligned with the stars, so the Egyptians had knowledge of astronomy. They were also notorious for their hieroglyphic system of writing. Some things you may not know is that the Egyptians developed medicines, mathematics, glass art, temple wall art, realistic art, and the world's first 365 day calendar.
What was result of the Egyptians building the Suez Canal?
They were in too much debt and sold it to Britain.
How much money did the ancient egyptians invest in burial?
Alot! They had to get scribes to paint tombs, Builders to build tombs (pyramids), Sarcophagus', etc
Is there anything ancient Egyptians made that is still here?
yes 1. pyramids 2. mummies 3. some houses and much more
What pyramids are built for?
Pyramids are built for praying to the Egyptian Gods. They were also built because egyptians believed that when you die you bring all of your riches with you. (also how much money you have gets you into "heaven") They built the pyramids to contain their bodies and riches, so that in the afterlife the "rich" folk will have their belongings with them.
What was the reward for building the pyramids?
There was no reward. The builders were not slaves, but there wasn't much reward. The most reward would be food. :)
How much money did they get for building the pyramid?
In saying they, I think you refer to the Egyptians and the people that built pyramids. During that time were usually slaves, so they received nothing for their labor only food and shelter. Slaves were considered too low in status to be given clothes they went naked.
Why did western Europeans nations spend much of their wealth on armies and navies?
why did the western European spend much of there wealth on building strong armies and navies
