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The ancient Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for pharaohs and their queens. The three largest pyramids were built at Giza during the Old Kingdom. Pyramids were designed with symbolic meanings, representing the primordial mound the Egyptians believed the earth originated from and the sun's rays. The largest, the Great Pyramid of Giza, was built as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu and remained the world's tallest building for over 3,000 years. Step pyramids were early pyramid designs, including one built for Pharaoh Djoser. The Great Sphinx is thought to represent Pharaoh Khafra and was later buried by sand until its excavation
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- Later, the Great Pyramids of Giza were constructed, including the massive Pyramid of Khufu, as elaborate tombs for pharaohs like Khufu and Khafre during the Old Kingdom.
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History
Location
Why pyramids were built?
Who build pyramids?
How Were the Pyramids Built?
Consternation technique
Evolves of Egyptian burial practices
The Pharaoh on Egyptian society
Structure of the great Pyramid of khufu
Great pyramids of Egypt
The Pyramid of Djoser
The Pyramid of Meidum
The Bent Pyramid
The Red Pyramid
The Pyramid of Khufu
The Pyramid of Khafre
The Pyramid of Menkaure
The Pyramid of Sahure
Great Sphinx
The Chambers
The End of the Pyramid Era
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Todays pyramid
Wonder facts of pyramid
Unanswered facts of pyramids
Egyptian Pyramids
- The first Egyptian pyramid was built for Pharaoh Djoser and designed by Imhotep, taking the form of a step pyramid to allow the pharaoh's soul to ascend to heaven.
- After Egypt came under rule from Napata, pyramid building revived in Sudan, with over 200 constructed.
- Pyramids were designed with symbolic meanings, representing the primordial mound from which Egypt was created and the sun's rays, being faced with reflective limestone.
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The document provides details about the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. It was built as a tomb for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu during the 4th dynasty. It took over 20 years and a workforce of 100,000 to build the pyramid. The pyramid was constructed out of limestone and was originally covered in polished white casing stones, though many have been removed. It remains one of the largest structures ever built and a remarkable feat of engineering.
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The document discusses the pyramids of Egypt, including how and why they were built. It explains that the oldest pyramids were step pyramids built in 2630 BCE for Pharaoh Djoser. The pyramids were built by Egyptians, including willing workers, to protect the body and possessions of the Pharaoh after death. The largest pyramid, the Great Pyramid, was built around 2550 BCE and was the world's tallest structure for nearly 4,000 years. The document also briefly mentions the Bent Pyramid and provides information about obelisks constructed by the Egyptians.
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The document discusses the pyramids of Egypt, including how they were built and who built them. It notes that the oldest pyramids were step pyramids built in 2630 BCE for Pharaoh Djoser. The Egyptians, including many who willingly worked, built the pyramids for their pharaohs, who were considered divine rulers and needed protection for their bodies after death. Details are provided on the Great Pyramid, the largest pyramid built around 2550 BCE, and the Bent Pyramid, possibly the first attempt at a classic pyramid design.
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The Egyptian pyramids were built as tombs for kings, evolving from earlier mastaba structures. The first pyramid was the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which had six tiers. Later pyramids like the Red Pyramid and structures at Giza including the Great Pyramid of Khufu were true pyramids with smooth sides. The pyramids contained burial chambers decorated with hieroglyphs and were surrounded by boat pits and other structures for use in the afterlife.
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