Pyramids and Temples

    
Why did the Ancient Egyptians build Pyramids?

Pyramids were built by the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt as tombs to protect their bodies and belongings during their journey through the afterlife.

How many pyramids are there in Egypt?

About 80 pyramids have survived from Ancient Egypt and can still be seen today. Many of these are little more than piles of rubble (see Pyramid of Userkaf below).
   


Step Pyramid of Djoser

Bent Pyramid in Doshur

Pyramid of Userkaf

Which of the pyramids is the biggest?

The biggest and most famous pyramid in Egypt is the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza which stands at 140 metres tall. Although nobody knows for sure, it is said that it took 20 years and 100’000 men, women and children to build it.


The Pyramids at Giza. (Click on the picture for more information.)

Khufu's pyramid has 3 Queen's pyramids beside it. The 1st is thought to have been built for Queen Hetepheres who was probably Khufu's mother. The 2nd was possibly built for Queen Meritetes and the 3rd for Queen Henutsen.

Who do the other pyramids at Giza belong to?

 

 

 

    

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