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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
What is the main fault with a pyramid of numbers?
The main fault for the pyramid of numbers is to equate the mass of 2 organisims for example 1g of rabbit to 1g of mouse
Imhotep was the first great engineer who built the pyramids is this true of false?
this question is false
yes because all of them were used for someone famous like king tut
Did they barrie two Pharaohs in the same pyramid?
No to pharaohs ever were buried in the same pyramid. Each pharaoh had built their own tomb or pyramid.
What is the definition of Queen's Pyramid?
It is a small pyramid built beside the Pharaoh's pyramid where the queen is laid to rest when she passes.
What month was the Pyramid of Giza built?
Well the Pyramid of Giza was constructed between the years 2560-2540 BC
What did the Egyptians use to carry rocks from the quarry to the pyramid?
♪ slaves! built the pyramids ♪
The limestone blocks were cut out in the quarries close the pyramid site. Once the limestone blocks quarried they were lowered onto sledges. Gangs of slaves dragged the sledge along a causeway laid with planks. Water or oil was poured in front of the blades of the sledge to help them slide more easily.
Did giants of Egypt build the pyramids in ancient day?
There were no giants in ancient Egypt, unless they were brought in as novelity slaves. The pyramids were constructed by ordinary Egyptians, using the ordinary tools of their day.
What were the two purposes of the pyramids?
one reason is to preserve the bodies of pharaohs and their riches and to help them pass into the afterlife.
What is the oldest pyramid in the Egypt?
The oldest Egyptian pyramid is the Pyramid of Djoser.
It was built in the 3rd Dynasty - planned by Imhotep as a solution to previous Pharaoh burial sites being robbed by thieves.
Pyramids would offer better protection to the dead Pharaohs as they had a maze-like structure, dead-ends, booby traps and secret rooms. They even added the extra touch of trying to scare people away by placing "curses" on those who disturb them.
Did the true pyramid come before the step pyramid?
No, the step pyramid came first at around 2630 BCE while the 1st true pyramid was completed around 2550 BCE.
In mummification what was included in a mummy's sarcophagus and why?
Inside of the sarcophagus is the mummy as well as the organs from the body. Depending on the time, the organs were either dried, wrapped and placed in decorative vases or they were dried, wrapped and returned to the body. The sarcophagus itself was decorated with the story of the persons life or a story about the gods.
When were the pyramids in Eygpt built?
before 1000bc
The Pyramids were built in: 4,500 B.C.
which kingdom, the new, old, or the middle kingdom
Pyramids were not all built at the same time but they reached their peak between 2575-2150 B.C.
Is there pyramids on the moon?
There is no real evidence of this, just some photoshop stuff and that sort of thing. There have been many fictional stories about ruins on the Moon or Mars.
First of all, it's not "bilt" it's built
Second, this link will help you:
http://www.archaeology.org/0705/etc/pyramid.html
How many sides are visible from the bottom view of a triangular pyramid?
One, if you are looking at the base face of the pyramid.
