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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
How many workers were used to build the red pyramid?
Estimates vary from fantasy numbers up to 300,000 often classed as slaves.
Reality would favour about 10,000. These were farmers who were employed by pharaoh in the flood season, giving them a living when the Nile river plain was flooded each year, and they could not work their farms.
Describe the pyramid structure of Egyptian society?
See the Related Link for an image and description of the Egyptian Societal Pyramid.
Which is taller mt Rushmore or great pyramid of Egypt?
They are actually really close. Mt Rushmore is approximately 465ft.
The pyramid of Giza is currently approximately 480ft, and was supposedly around 500ft upon its completion, but has decrease because of erosion and the exterior shell breaking down.
Why were pharaohs' tombs built near Thebes?
Well, the reason why they built them near Thebes was to remind people that Pharaohs had extraordinary powers.
What is a walkthrough for the pyramid builder BBC?
Pick the plateau to the west of the Nile River.
Pick 52 degrees.
Pick limestone.
Pick any of the headdresses.
Pick 75% farmers, 15% craftsmen, and 10% officials. Do not use slaves.
Pick potatoes, fish, and bread.
Pick 3 times a day.
Pick body oil, eye make up, and board games.
Pick every 10 days.
Pick time off, extra beer, and reward with gold.
While crossing the Nile River, do not send second in command. If you do, it takes 60 days. It should take you 20 to 40 days.
Don't worry if the king dies. That has nothing to do with anything you did. It just happens from time to time.
You should be successful if you do this. It should take you around 23 years to create a stable pyramid.
How did the egypyians cut the limestone into blocks for the step pyramids?
they cut it with a needle...ya right
Pyramids were built in Egypt from about 2900 B.C.E until 1400 B.C.E.
When did egyptians begin building smooth sided pyramids?
When did EGYPTIAN build smooth sided pyramids
The location of Egypts largest pyramids?
The largest pyramid in Egypt is the pyramid in Giza. It is the largest pyramid in all of ancient Egypt.
Does governments protect pyramids?
governments want to protect pyramids because they want to keep their culture and live it as famous around the world
22 feet is equal to about 6.71 meters. It is also equal to exactly 264 inches and about 671 centimeters.
What is the reason for the pyramid?
The pyramids are the symbol of the great country of Egypt.
ANS 2 Pyramids are primarily tombs for the Pharoahs.
Was the pyramid of Giza built around 2560 BC?
Yes most likely you would have seen the Great Pyramid already built and the second pyramid of Khafre under construction.
Is the Pyramid of Kufu the smallest pyramid of the Great Pyramid?
The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three Pyramids of Giza a.k.a the Great Pyramid.
Who built the Egyptian temples?
Do you mean pyramids? if so, don't believe aliens did it... that's dumb. It was Egyptian slaves.
If you mean temples the answer is the same thousands of slaves
What was the name of Cleopatra's pyramid?
Cleopatra was the last queen of Egypt. The pyramids were built hundreds of years prior to her reign.
Most of the earlier pharaohs were buried in the Valley of the Kings in hidden tombs.
What did the pyramid builders eat?
The basic food eaten by the pyramid builders was bread and onions. If you were a slave that is all you got. If you were a skilled worker or a supervisor additional rations of meat, fish and beer was provided.
What do the 3 great pyramids line up with?
They match the three stars in the constellation Orion's belt. They also match up with the placement of the three Pyramids in Mexico City and a set of pyramids in Xian China. There may also be a similar set up in the valley of the Bosnian Pyramids.
