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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.
2,201 Questions
Who were the pyramids made for and why?
The reason why pyramids were made were to bury their pharoahs
it was made for the pharoahs because they did not have a cemetaries that we have today so basically the pyramids were safe to keep the pharoah away from people who can steal presciouse gold or so almost like what king tut had inside and outside his tomb.
Did the slaves get buried with their belongings when buried with the Pharaohs in ancient Egypt?
No The Pharaoh was buried with wooden models of slaves, servants and soldiers. They believed these figures miraculously came to life in the afterlife.
What did the Stars have to do with the pyramids?
the pyramids where not only perfectly aligned with the stars but the corners of the pyramids were perfectly aligned with north, south, east, west
How did most Egyptians dress in Egypt?
Mostly the Egyptions dressed with robes and some other different clothes. They wear shirts like us but they always wear kilts and skirts! Happy reading.
What is the plug of rock at the very top of a pyramid called?
The pyramidion which usually made from granite
Why aren't they part of the pyramids built today?
Pyramids are not being built today. And you have not said who they are.
Who are the people of the bottom layer of the social pyramid?
At the bottom of the social pyramids peasants and slaves are at the bottom.
How many people were used to drag a pyramid stone into place?
An average block used on the Great Pyramid is 2.5 tons which is estimated to have needed a gang of about twenty.
Some blocks weighed up to 70 tonnes so you are talking about a gang of 500 men
Who was the female pharaoh that built a temple at Deir el Bahri?
Queen Hatshepsut built the temple at Deir el Bahri.
