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The pyramids were built on the west because the Egyptians believed the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. They believed Ra, the Sun god, travled from day to night every day. On the west bank other tombs were built but smaller and not noticible. They were not noticible because giant structures were known to stand as a symbol of importance.

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