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Pyramids
The pyramids were built thousands of years ago. They were built to honor their Pharaohs, Gods and Goddesses. These days, they are one of the greatest tourist attractions.
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How many great pyramids are there?
All of Egypt's pyramids are sited on the west bank of the Nile and most are grouped together in a number of pyramid fields.
The German Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius (1810-84) produced the first modern list of pyramids in 1842. He identified 67. A great many more have since been discovered, in November 2008 118 pyramids had been identified. The location of Pyramid 29 for example, the so-called "Headless Pyramid", was lost for a second time when the structure was buried by desert sands subsequent to Lepsius' survey. It was only rediscovered again during an archaeological dig conducted in 2008.
Many pyramids are in a poor state of preservation or buried by desert sands. If visible at all they may appear as little more than mounds of rubble. As archaeological techniques improve Egyptologists are continuing to identify and study previously unknown pyramid structures.
The most recent pyramid to be discovered is that of Queen Sesheshet, mother of 6th Dynasty Pharaoh Teti, located at Saqqara. The discovery was announced by the Egyptian Council of Antiquities, on 11 November 2008.
How does the pyramid of Djoser differ from the pyramid at Giza?
The pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser dates from about 2,630 B.C. and is a 'step pyramid'. The great Pyramid of Giza - Pharaoh Khufu - dates from about 2,550 B.C. and is a true pyramid, that is, smooth sided. The Pyramid of Djoser was Egypt's first pyramid.
Why was the king's burial chamber built in the middle of the pyramid?
Because they believed that the kings will have bine there for the rest of their afterlife
Why are the Egyptian pyramids triangular in shape?
The pyramids of Egypt were built in a triangular shape to represent a mound. The shape was a representation of the Egyptian belief that the Earth came from a mound.
Note that while the pyramids are triangular from the side, they actually occupy a square footprint (i.e. square pyramids). This was in order to align the pyramids with the cardinal directions.
What pyriamids did the great sphinx guard?
the other answer was messed up, so here is the real one. the sphinx is supposed to be a lion with the head of a man/pharaoh. its reason of making was to guard every pyramid. its nose is missing because some say Napoleon and his men used the sphinx's nose for target practice.
In what year was the step pyramid of Djoser built in?
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Where was the great pyramid built in Egypt?
If you mean the Great Pyramids of Giza, they are located in El Giza, Egypt.
What was the main purpose in building pyramids in ancient Egypt?
The Ancient Egyptians constructed pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs (kings).
Where did the Egyptians bury their dead before the pyramids?
The Egyptians buried there dead in small sand dunes inside the desert. They still did this after pyramids for pyramids were only made for the wealthy. Also the pyramids were only made around the early ancient Egypt, and they switched over to chambers underneath the ground because of grave robbers. Most grave robbers still found a way into these but mysteriously King Tuts tomb was found, not by grave robbers, but by 20th century Egyptologists.
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Which Egyptian pharaoh's were buried in pyramids?
King Tut was buried in a pyramid and other kings were too.Like king Khufu.
King Khufu but not Tut he was buried in a tomb in the Valley of the Kings (KV62). Nearly every pharaoh in the old and middle kingdoms were buried in pyramids.
Why did the slaves built pyramids for the pharaohs?
It was part of their service to the liege lord, who in turn gave that service to his lord, until it reaches the pharoah ordering the construction. Research feudalism; that will help explain the process more thoroughly.
What was the social pyramid of meroe?
the social pyramid in meroe is a triangle shaped chart. it goes in a certain order wich goes from the highest wich is royalty all the way down to the farmers and slaves.
Why did Ancient Egyptians plan for their burials?
Because they could would be my reckoning.I think they wanted there peoples to go to the "afterlife" so build big temples. Sorry for spelling i am German.
How did the Egyptians actually mummify their dead Pharaoh?
ancient Egyptians believed in life after death
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How was Egypt able to afford to build pyramids and temples?
They used the sand from the desert instead of buying it. They molded the sand together to make the pyramids and temples.
How many major pyramids are there in Egypt?
All of Egypt's pyramids are sited on the west bank of the Nile and most are grouped together in a number of pyramid fields.
The German Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius (1810-84) produced the first modern list of pyramids in 1842. He identified 67. A great many more have since been discovered, in November 2008 118 pyramids had been identified. The location of Pyramid 29 for example, the so-called "Headless Pyramid", was lost for a second time when the structure was buried by desert sands subsequent to Lepsius' survey. It was only rediscovered again during an archaeological dig conducted in 2008.
Many pyramids are in a poor state of preservation or buried by desert sands. If visible at all they may appear as little more than mounds of rubble. As archaeological techniques improve Egyptologists are continuing to identify and study previously unknown pyramid structures.
The most recent pyramid to be discovered is that of Queen Sesheshet, mother of 6th Dynasty Pharaoh Teti, located at Saqqara. The discovery was announced by the Egyptian Council of Antiquities, on 11 November 2008.
How egptians move the stones to the top of th pyramid?
The Egyptians used a ramp. It was either a single strait ramp or a spiralling ramp that wound around the pyramid. The stone was placed on a sledge and dragged up the ramp by a gang of slaves.
Why did pyramids change from step pyramids to sloped pyramids?
I believe that they were changed because of the pharoah's
What material should you use to make a model pyramid?
I would consider using polystyrene (often used as a packaging material) It should be easy to buy a small sheet of the correct thickness. It can be cut with a hot knife blade. You can paint it with water based paints and glue with a water based glue - Beware solvents will "melt it" although you could experiment with acetone or a solvent based glue to "age" it, but don't over do it as you will be left with a very small lump of plastic.
What are some features of the Mayan pyramids?
well pyramids have chambers and most have Pharaohs
some people believe that pyramids were built as a burial site for Pharaohs and others believe differently
some of the passage ways are very narrow and you have to crawl to fit. the reason for this is that the ancient Egyptian were very short and thin people and obviously not very costaphbic.
