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Why was the pyramids were built so close to the nile river?
Mainly because they needed the river for transport and water to sustain them.
Which side of the nile river did the egyptians build their pyramids?
On the west bank of the Nile
The quarries for the material used to build the pyramids were located where?
across the nile river
The quarries for the material used to build the pyramids were located?
across the nile
Did the Egyptians build their pyramids along the north side of the Nile River?
The Nile runs south to north, pyramids were built on the west bank.
What material were the pyramids stones composed?
The ancient pyramids were composed of limestone rocks. The limestone came from quarries on the banks of the Nile River.
What side did Egyptians build there pyramids on?
The outside and always on the west bank of the River Nile
Where did the egyptians get their stones to build pyramids?
They got the stones from nearby quarries. Gangs of slaves would then drag them on sledges along prepared causeways to the construction site. Stone such as granite came from a greater distance and floated down the river Nile on reed boats.
How many pyramids stood by the nile river?
There are two pyramids that stood by the Nile river which is the largest river in Africa. The two pyramids are Saqqara and Giza.
What river in Africa is close to the pyramids?
The Nile River
Why were pyramids built next to the Nile?
Pyramids were built next to the Nile because the river provided the necessary resources for construction, such as water for the workers, transportation of heavy stones, and fertile land for growing food to sustain the workforce. Additionally, the Nile's flooding provided a natural barrier and protection for the pyramids.
Did the pyramids relate to the river nile?
The Nile River was the main water and food for the Egyptians, who made the pyramids, so, yes, I guess so.
