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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 many total pyramids are in the world today?
Well, all I know is that there are over 100 in Egypt, it blows my mind to think how many are in the world!
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In general, an octagonal pyramid is a pyramid with an octagon for a base and triangles (which all have a common vertex) for sides. The octagon my or may not be a regular one.
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When was the first stone pyramid built?
The first pyramid was the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, built for King Zoser in 2750 BC.
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What date were pyramids robbed of their contents?
The contents of the Egyptian temples, tombs and pyramids were lay waste and plundered by the Muslims in 642 AD and for generations afterward. The riches were gone centuries before modern archaeologists began exploring the desert. There have been a few discoveries that were missed by the Muslim raiders but only a few.
They were also looted on a large scale by the Egyptians themselves.
What are two names of the great pyramid?
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. The great pyramid of Khufu and the great pyramid of Cheops (the greek version of khufu).
600 Feet is equal to 200 yards or 183 metres - or the length of 2 football fields.
The egyptians build the pyramids using a slant height of angle of about 44 degrees or 52 degrees because the pyramids of these angles are very suitable and strong for many years due to which the graves of the peoples remains conserved for thosands of years.
How does free wheeling hubs work on 4wd cars?
By Adam Laverick. Free wheeling hubs then; first let me dispel a few myths; one, they do not engage 4wd - this is done in the transfer case; two, they do not lock the front differential. What they do is engage and disengage the half shaft or drive shaft from the hub of the wheel. When the device is in the locked position the shaft is engaged and when in the free position it is disengaged. Why would you want to do this and why do some vehicle manufacturers fit them as standard? In theory, when you have the hubs in the free position and the vehicle in 2wd, it takes less force to move the vehicle over the ground. This is because the front wheels are only being pushed around and not the rest of the front half of the drive train. Also, in theory, you are supposed to get less tyre wear because you are decreasing the drag on the front wheels and decreased wear on the moving parts in the front drive train. In practice then, through my experience, it doesn't really make a lot of difference. In fact, if you read through the manufacturer's handbook they will tell you to engage it to the lock position and drive the vehicle around. This should be done every month to ensure adequate splash lubrication to the moving parts to ensure that they do not wear out prematurely! There is a difference in fuel consumption but it is negligible especially with a diesel engine. On a trip, say from Kampala to Nairobi (650kms), you might save in the region of about 5-10 litres. As to the wear and tear aspect, I've seen more damage caused by vehicles run in the free position than to the same model vehicle with the hubs permanently locked! Some aid organisations order their vehicles with the hubs permanently locked to reduce the risk of damage by operator misunderstanding or "mechanic" misunderstanding! As a side note, I used to drive a series II Land Rover with a petrol engine called Katie. She had Fairey free wheeling hubs fitted by the previous owner. She was driven through some pretty bad environments and in the end I decided to put the locks on full time; I just got tired of getting out of the vehicle each time I wanted to put the vehicle into 4wd. Even with a gas guzzling petrol engine, if Katie was driven with care and respect, the fuel difference was negligible. Just to recap then: If you do run with your hubs free, you have to lock them before you select 4wd. Do not run one in free and one in lock. It's also a good idea to check them regularly to ensure that they haven't been tampered with! This could be costly. In the end it's up to personal preference and, therefore, this debate will be going on until all the old part timers are dead and the full timers have taken over for good!! Until then safe and happy motoring.
How long did it take to build a pyramid?
It's been proven, time & again, that slaves did notbuild the pyramids.
During the time of flooding, a yearly occurance, farmers unable to work the flooded land would work on the pyramids, or any other national monument in construction, as manual labour. There are records of what they were fed (ie. onions, garlic, bread, beer) Other artisans (artists, carvers, architects) lived in villages near the costruction zones. Based on the ruins of the villages, these individuals were respected and well paid.
The time it took depended on the size of the pyramid, materials used, and the intricacy designed into its interior. Experts theorize that the Pyramid of Khufu took approximately 20 to 25 years.
It took 20-30 years, for 10,000 slaves to build the great pyramid of King Khufu. Perhaps the same number of workers and time to build the second pyramid. The third Giza pyramid took about 15 years and about 5,000 slaves.
pink hats about 20 years
It is estimated that the great Giza pyramid took 20 years to build
it took approximately 14-20 years to build the great pyramid, it took approximately 80 years to build the Giza complex as a whole pyramid.
30 years
14 years
Pyramids are different sizes. I believe 20-30 years is average. But most slaves took less time because they were forced day and night to work.
I takes about 15-20 years to build a great pyramid.
Is it bad if a bala shark's fins start to turn red?
Sounds like hemmorage, and yes. That would be bad.
How old is the first pyramid ever built?
The step pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser (3rd dynasty) built about 4700 years ago
The pyramides were built by the chinese?
There were pyramids built by the Chinese (not the ones in Egypt) The term "Chinese Pyramids" is referenced to pyramidal shaped structures in areas of China, most of which are ancient mausoleums and burial mounds built to house the remains of several early emperors of China and their imperial relatives. There are some 38 of them located around 25 kilometres to 35 kilometres (22 mi) north-west of Xi'an, on the Guanzhong Plains in Shaanxi Province. The most famous is the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, northeast of Xi'an and 1.7 km west of where the famous Terracotta Warriors were found.
How does an architect get paid?
Through fees for the work that he/she is commissioned. If the architect is employed by a company or other organisation the he/she receives a regular salary.
What are the seven wonders of the wolrd?
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Modern lists eschew certain choices for more contemporary wonders.
