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Page 1: Northern Egypt, near Cairo Along the Nile River The Pyramids were built by Ancient Egyptians This is what some artists think it may have looked like.

The Pyramids At Giza

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Northern Egypt, near CairoAlong the Nile River

Where?

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The Pyramids were built by Ancient Egyptians

This is what some artists think it may have looked like when the Pyramids were being built.

Who?

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Scientists believe that the first, and largest pyramid was began around 2560 BC, and took 10-20 years to build!

When?

Page 5: Northern Egypt, near Cairo Along the Nile River The Pyramids were built by Ancient Egyptians This is what some artists think it may have looked like.

The smaller tombs surrounding the larger one were built after the Great Pyramid was completed

These were meant for the Pharaoh Khufu’s wives, servants, and even higher priests

When? (cont’d)

Page 6: Northern Egypt, near Cairo Along the Nile River The Pyramids were built by Ancient Egyptians This is what some artists think it may have looked like.

Pyramids were used as tombs to bury important people in after they died

Some important people would be: Pharaohs, High Priests, and the wealthy.

These Pyramids would also be the tomb of the person’s servants, spouses, and even pets!

What are the Pyramids Used For?

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The largest pyramid is 480.6 feet tall!Each side is 755.9 feet longEach block weighs between 25 and 80 tons,

which is 50,000 to 160,000 pounds!

How big are the pyramids?


Do Now: Why do you think the Egyptians spent so much time and energy building pyramids? What do the pyramids tell us about the Egyptians?

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HISTORY AND CULTURE 20-2. Ancient Egyptians Pyramids Tomb monuments for pharaohs Blocks rolled on logs to Nile Moved by barges Dirt and brick ramps.

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Ancient Egyptians Pyramids Click on Picture. Contents Why pyramids were built The most famous pyramid How big the pyramids are How long pyramids took.

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See the Pyramids Along the Nile

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