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The ancient Egyptians were possibly the first to believe in an afterlife. the pyramids were simply burial places for their kings, until they were taken up into the paradise they expected. The massive size of the pyramids protected the kings (or pharoahs) from grave robbers, as well as displaying the importance of the king, both for those left behind and for those in the afterlife. It seems that the pyramids were oriented towards the rising sun, demonstrating a religious significance. As with the ancients throughout the Middle East, the Egyptians worshipped the sun god.

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