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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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Where was the first pyramid built?
The first pyramid built was the Pyramid of Djoser in 2750 BC at the Saqqara necropolis to the northwest of the city of Memphis in Egypt.
What was the great pyramids of Giza made of?
The pyramid is predominately made of limestone blocks weighing an average of 2.5 tons. This was quarried locally at the base of the pyramid. The waste material from this quarrying was mixed with Tafla (a type of clay) and used to make the ramps used in the construction of the pyramid. There is some evidence to suggest that some of the quarries were filled in with the material from the dismantled ramps when the pyramid was completed.
The linings for the passageways and the burial chambers were made from Granite brought from Aswan 400 miles upriver from Giza. The pyramid originally had a smooth casing of white stone from Tura on the east bank of the Nile.
How old is the youngest pyramid?
The youngest of the Egyptian pyramids in 2578 years old. It was constructed for the Pharaoh Taharqa in 664 B.C. in Nuri.
The most significant transformation of the human condition was a result of?
The agricultural revolution
Where are the heaviest blocks located in the Great Pyramid?
At the bottom of the step pyramid
In the middle of a bent pyramid
To determine the surface area of a period (right rectangular), there is a unique formula. It is lw+l to the square root of w/2 squared + h squared + w square root of (l/2) squared + h squared. L=Length, W=Width, H=Height.
What was the special stone on top of the pyramid made of?
The cap stone or pyramidion was usually made from granite. It was either polished and inscribed or covered in a layer of gold.
how should we know, you haven't included a picture of the paper pyramid
Why is a food pyramid a triangle?
The foods that are at the top of the pyramid (fats) are the foods that you shouldn't eat so much of (that's why it's so small). The foods at the bottom of the pyramid (carbs) they recommend you eat the most of (that's why it's so big).
They used chisels made from copper. Although softer than iron or steel it can be case-hardened by heating and quenching in water. A chisel treated this way lasted for about a hundred blows. Then it had to be sharpened and rehardened by a smith who worked on site to ensure a constant supply to the quarry workers.
The primary source of stone was located usually close by the pyramid site. The most probable mode of transport was the sledge hauled by slaves pulling ropes made from papyrus reeds or palm fronds. The bigger the stone the more slaves required to haul it.
What are eygeption pyramids for?
they are tombs { big graves for imporyant people for the spirits to take }
philology
How are pyramids and mastabas alike?
Pyramids and mastabas are alike in that they were both the final resting places for the royalty and nobility of ancient Egypt. Mastabas were the first step toward the development of pyramids. The first step pyramids were several mastabas stacked on top of each other. Each level was slightly smaller then the first.
What do you we call a tall rectangular column that has a pyramid on top?
An obelisk is a rectangular column ontop of a pyramid
Are pyramids earthquake proof?
I don't think they were built earthquake proof but their sheer bulk of gravity make them so. The Giza pyramids, for example, have withstood a number of earthquakes in their time without significant damage. Some of the later mud brick pyramids have collapsed but I am not sure this is due to earthquakes, erosion or just bad construction.
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza and its purpose?
The great pyramid was built over a period of 10-60 years (depending on the source), by Pharaoh Khufu (and his successors) around 2550 B.C. There is no evidence that this original and biggest Egyptian pyramid, was ever used, or ever intended to be used, as a tomb of any kind.
Are there hyroglythics on the pyramids?
There are hieroglyphics in and around most pyramids except for the pyramid complex at Giza. This is another reason why some people believe these pyramids were not built by the Egyptians.
Did pyramids accomplish their purpose?
Yes, they preserved the pharaohs (even though most were stolen) and told us about ancient Egypt.
How many pyramids did Horus the falcon god build?
None, the ancient Egyptian people build the pyramids.
What do Egyptians use for money?
Modern Egyptians use the Egyptian Pound. There are plenty of websites that will give you an exchange rate.
The ancient Egyptians had debins for money; they also traded by means of barter.
Why in the history of egypt on the pyramids there is nothing about moses?
Because Moses is said to have lived in Egypt in around 1250BC 1200 years after the Giza pyramids were built and about 300 years after the last pyramid. The Bible account (Exodus 1 v.11-15) of Moses does not mention pyramids but cities. Cities built predominately out of mud brick.
Another option is that the whole event of the Israelites in Egypt did not take place. It is at best myth, a reference to a lesser event blown out of proportion by the passage of time. There are no references to it outside of the Bible.
