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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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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

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.

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.

When were the first 'true' pyramids introduced?

IN the third dynasty which was the Pyramid of Meidum built by Huni, to be exact. Huni was the last pharaoh of the third dynasty:D

Who made any type of pyramids?

Mainly Egypt and select cultures have built pyramids.

Did Khufu have any other accomplishments than the great pyramid?

The fact is we don't know. Little is known about him other than the building of the Great Pyramid.

Where are the pyramids of Malpighi?

In the kidnies, they are also called renal pyramids. See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renal_pyramid.

Why didn't Egyptians use slaves to built pyramids?

The Pharaoh had a ready and available workforce in the form of peasant farmers conscripted during the inundation of the river Nile when work was not possible in the fields. He was able to call upon this pool of labour for months at a time without disrupting the national economy and without having to provide more than basic subsistence. This system of temporary forced labour was called corvée and was little more than slavery. It was supported by a system of harsh punishments designed to deter anyone from deserting.

What country is home to pyramids and the great sphinx?

Egypt and the great sphinx complex, known as The Giza Necropolis, stands on the Giza Plateau, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt.

How did the great pyramid stand so long?

Quite simply because of its immense size and this is proven by, at least, two things - The caliph al-Ma'moon [ruled 813 - 842] attempted to destroy the pyramids of Giza but failed. He did this because of the belief that you do not leave any image without defacing it or any built-up grave without levelling it. The fact that these were part of the legacy of mankind was looked upon as a flimsy excuse. And, Also the outer surface of polished white limestone [casing stones] were plundered during the 1300's, taken away and used for other buildings such as mosques etc. The surface stones had already been loosened by an earthquake. Even without their protection the environment / weather failed to destroy the great pyramid.

Was technical drawing used to create the pyramids in Egypt?

there was some form of technical drawing as the best scribes were told to make plans, however back then 'technical' drawing was not very precise.

Why is the food pyramid a triangle?

The food pyramid is a triangle because it is the easiets to represent the data

Where is a kings burial chamber in a pyramid?

The kings/Pharaohs burial chamber is about half way up the pyramid, with the weight bearing chamber strait above.

How are pyramids and mastabas the same?

mastaba are rectangular and pyramid is a triangular

What do pyramids and mummies have in common?

Both were involved in treatment of dead pharaohs. The body of the pharaoh was mummified and the pyramid served as the tomb.

How many stone blocks a day to build the Great pyramid?

If they worked all 365 days in the year they needed to quarry, move and shape 315 blocks per day. Assume the slaves worked 10 hours per day then need to place in position a block every two minutes.