2. Egypt is in North
Africa. The people
of Egypt is called
Egyptians
3. Pyramids were tombs, royal tombs, where the ancient
Egyptians buried their kings. Pyramids were huge.
They had rooms inside like store rooms, bedrooms.
4. Pyramids took
many years to
build. Cities grew
up around the
base of a pyramid
that was under
construction. The
pyramids were
built as burial
places and
monuments to the
Pharaohs.
5. As part of their religion, the Egyptians believed that the
Pharaoh needed certain things to succeed in the afterlife.
Deep inside the pyramid the Pharaoh would be buried with all
sorts of items and treasure that he may need to survive in the
afterlife.
6. The walls were often covered with carvings and
paintings.
Near the Pharaoh's chamber would be other rooms
where family members and servants were buried.
