the Egyptian pyramids were constructed/built around 2200 BC and started
building the Great Pyramid of Giza on August 23rd 2470 B.C, then finished 30 years
later in 2440 BC.There are three main pyramids the first
pyramid was called the djoser pyramid also known as the step pyramid. The second
pyramid is called the bent pyramid; the third and final pyramid is called the
sekhemket pyramid also known as the buried pyramid.
100,000
workers were used to build the pyramids To build the pyramids they would of needed workers, mostly
farmers, and Egyptians to work on the great pyramids. Many pieces of stone was
used e.g.
limestone,
sandstone and with 2.3 million blocks used. Around 30 men would have had to
move/push/pull each block in slow progress of time. The blocks had to be pulled
up by a ramp that changed shape while the pyramids were being built. once the
pyramids were built workers and farmers decided to cover them all in
limestone.
The Egyptians put many temples and traps in
and outside the pyramids. Barriers were built to stop robbers from stealing the
treasure buried with the pharaohs inside the pyramids. Including false doors,
dead-end passage ways, very low ceilings, passage ways blocked with rubble or
large blocks of stone, very deep pits and statues of the most feared gods at
doorways. People say it is about 20 degrees inside the pyramids. The reason the
farmers and workers were instructed to build traps is so no one could steal the
treasure that lies with the pharaohs in the middle of the
pyramids.
and outside the pyramids. Barriers were built to stop robbers from stealing the
treasure buried with the pharaohs inside the pyramids. Including false doors,
dead-end passage ways, very low ceilings, passage ways blocked with rubble or
large blocks of stone, very deep pits and statues of the most feared gods at
doorways. People say it is about 20 degrees inside the pyramids. The reason the
farmers and workers were instructed to build traps is so no one could steal the
treasure that lies with the pharaohs in the middle of the
pyramids.
people ask how had the idea to build the pyramids
The first pyramid was invented by an
architect called Imhotep, who became famous, then later worshipped as a god. The
largest pyramid was built for the pharaoh Khufu around 2530 BC and also known as
the Khufu pyramid. There are 138 pyramids in Egypt as of 2008 and most were used
and built as tombs for the countries pharaohs. Imhotep was the one who designed
the pyramids and is the tallest monument in the world and the most famous
structure in Giza and the world. To Imhotep design each pyramid has its own
shape, shape, design, width and length.
architect called Imhotep, who became famous, then later worshipped as a god. The
largest pyramid was built for the pharaoh Khufu around 2530 BC and also known as
the Khufu pyramid. There are 138 pyramids in Egypt as of 2008 and most were used
and built as tombs for the countries pharaohs. Imhotep was the one who designed
the pyramids and is the tallest monument in the world and the most famous
structure in Giza and the world. To Imhotep design each pyramid has its own
shape, shape, design, width and length.
why did they build the pyramids?
The pyramids were built to protect the body of the deceased
pharaoh. These massive tombs were constructed to withstand the elements of time
and were intended to last forever. Most Ancient Egyptians planned for their
death and the pharaoh was no exception. His death was much more than the
typical Ancient Egyptian and considered an important event, this
process was so no one could come and steal the treasure from the unloving
pharaoh lying inside these pyramids. More importantly, the pyramids were
intended to protect the pharaoh’s body. In each pyramid a sarcophagus made of
heavy stone protecting the king’s mummy. Egyptians trying to get treasure was
also a reason why
pharaoh. These massive tombs were constructed to withstand the elements of time
and were intended to last forever. Most Ancient Egyptians planned for their
death and the pharaoh was no exception. His death was much more than the
typical Ancient Egyptian and considered an important event, this
process was so no one could come and steal the treasure from the unloving
pharaoh lying inside these pyramids. More importantly, the pyramids were
intended to protect the pharaoh’s body. In each pyramid a sarcophagus made of
heavy stone protecting the king’s mummy. Egyptians trying to get treasure was
also a reason why