Why were pyramids built on sand?

Answer 1

It is not. A solid rock base which will support the weight of the structure is the best. If it were built on sand it would soon sink. It is good to have plenty of sand around though, to build the ramps needed to transport the stones.

Answer 2

If you wanted to move a stone from one spot to another in the desert, you'd need something that would roll across sand. Scientists believe the Egyptians used some type of roller system, using slaves to pull the rollers across the sand.

List of Ancient Egyptian Pyramids

Answer 3

No, they were made of stone several thousand years ago. If they had been made from sand, the wind would have blown them away in months at most.

Answer 4

They did not. Pyramids were built on solid rock foundations

Answer 5

cause the stones they are made out of looks good with sand

Answer 6

well in a desert there is a lot of sandstorms after a couple of years the sand starts to build up around the pyramid. In a couple of thousands of years it becomes buried in sand.