The purpose of the Egyptian pyramids was for the pharaohs to have a place where wild animals, grave robbers, and the floods of the Nile didn't have effect on the body. When first built, the pyramids were white, being made out of limestone, reflected light. To the Egyptians this pleased sun god, Ra, so once the pyramid was done being built the pharaoh would " make a connection" with Ra. Once the pharaoh died he/she would be put to rest in that same pyramid for his/her life
They were built as tombs.
The Egyptian Pyramids are located in Egypt, hence their name.
Learning about the ancient Egyptian pyramids can be a fun experience. You can probably find some documentary videos on the pyramids. Check your local museums for displays and information on ancient Egyptian pyramids.
There is no certain size that the pyramids have to be
the pyramids were and still is the most important invention in ancient Egyptian time because, the pyramids were made for the kings and pharaoh and in Egyptian times they were the most important people in Egypt.
The Egyptian pyramids are used as a burial place or a "gateway" to the gods.
They were built as tombs.
Aztec pyramids typically had a flat top where temples were located, while Egyptian pyramids had pointed tops. Additionally, Aztec pyramids were often constructed using adobe bricks and stones, while Egyptian pyramids were built with limestone blocks. The purpose of Aztec pyramids was mainly for religious ceremonies, while Egyptian pyramids served as tombs for pharaohs.
The pyramids that you are talking about were built to hold the remains of dead Egyptian (and other) pharoahs.
Egyptian pyramids were basically large elaborate tombs/memorials. Pharaohs commissioned the pyramids to be built so they could be buried inside.
The Egyptian Pyramids are located in Egypt, hence their name.
The Egyptian pyramids can be found in the desert of Giza, after which they are named.
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No, the Egyptian pyramids do not have escape shafts. The purpose of the shafts within the pyramids was primarily for ventilation and to align with specific stars for religious or astronomical purposes. Any secret chambers or passageways were likely used for burial chambers and internal structure support.
The Egyptian pyramids are ancient pyramid-shaped masonry structures located in Egypt.
the egyptian pyramids were about 864ft. wide:)
pyramids is originaly from Egypt