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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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How did they make the pyramids?
The pyramids are actually a fascinating thing, but very simple, there is a video of a man doing the exact same weight as the blocks for the pyramids, BY HIMSELF !, he used leverage and weight distribution to conquer his goal
Who was the first pharaoh to be buried in a pyramid?
The first pharaoh to be interned in a pyramid was the Third Dynasty King, Netjerilkhet Djoser.
: Egyptian architect, astrologer, and physician. He was the architect of the funeral complex at Saqqara, consisting of a huge stepped pyramid, a processional hall, and other buildings.
Before the pyramids what shape was the tomb?
The shape of a tomb has varied throughout history. The customs and conventions as well as the capability and facility of a people determine the shape of a tomb. And they can exhibit a fairly wide range of characteristics. The word 'tomb' comes from the word 'tumulus' which the Greek's used to denote the mound of dirt covering a grave.
What does the pyramid in the Great Pyramid of Giza signify?
The pyramid signifies the death of Khufu also know as Cheops , a Egyptian Pharaoh who ruled Egypt.
She was the Fifth Ruler of the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Egypt. One of only four known female Pharohs, she reigned from 1473 to 1458 BCE.
What were the great pyramids originally covered with?
A layer of polished white stone . It also thought that the stone at the very top was covered with a thin layer of gold. Some of this outer casing can still be seen on the second (Khafre) pyramid. Most of it was removed in the middle ages to build the city of Cairo.
How do you frame a pyramid roof?
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Harkhuf [fl. 23rd century B.C.E.] was known for preparing the way for ancient Egyptian expansion into Nubia. Most of Nubia nowadays is located within the modern Republic of the Sudan. Harkhuf facilitated ancient Egypt's expansion by seeking out trading opportunities, networking with local leaders, and leading expeditions. He was able to do so through his official position as governor and caravan overseer in Upper Egypt.
Harkhuf was an important enough figure to have had a tomb built at Qubbet el-Haw, on the west bank of the Nile. It still is standing at Aswan, near the First Cataract.
For a rare image of Harkhuf from his tomb, please visit http://www.dreamstime.com/inside-harkufs-tomb-image3855917.
Which part of the regular pyramid formula is for the pyramids lateral area?
The answer to this question depends on what sort of pyramid it is, and that depends on the shape of the base. You can get triangular pyramids (with a triangular base), square pyramids (like those in Egypt), pentagonal pyramids and so on.
Let me take just one -- the square pyramid. Let the length of the base sides be 'a' units. Let 'h' units be the perpendicular height (i.e. at right angles to the base and going through the peak of the pyramid) of each side.
I gather by lateral area that you mean surface area including the base.
I use the symbol * to mean x or multiply.
Then the formula for working out the surface area is a*a for the base PLUS each triangular face is 1/2*a*h
There are 4 triangular sides so the surface area is
(a*a) + 4*(1/2*a*h)
If you just want the 4 sides, leave out a*a.
What is one of the steps of the food chain or food pyramid?
vegtables, protein (meat), dairy, carbohydrates and sugar fats and oils
sorry about the spelling, not all of it will be right!
What was the Pyramid of Giza like in the first century?
Almost the same as it appears today with one major exception. In the 1800s a large earthquake cracked the outer casing stone layer so that the Muslim leaders of the time took and removed the outer layer of the pyramids to build their fortresses and buildings in Cairo and Alexandria. Therefore, if you were to look back in time before the great earthquake you would have seen three smooth-sided pyramids. Today only the second tallest pyramid (Kahfre) still has some cover stones at its top. The local elders also say that when these stones were on the pyramids, that there was some writing on them as well.
