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
it was for their Pharaoh body
A tomb for the dead pharoes to "live" in.
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.
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.
Assuming your talking about the Egyptian ones they were used as a tomb for the Pharaoh when he died.
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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The Egyptian pyramids are ancient pyramid-shaped masonry structures located in Egypt.
The Egyptian pyramids were originally intended to house and protect the embalmed bodies and funeral goods of important people such as Pharaohs. Now they mainly serve as tourist attractions. There are also New World pyramids which have flat tops, rather than pointed tops as the Egyptian pyramids have, and those were used as platforms for religious rites.
the egyptian pyramids were about 864ft. wide:)
pyramids is originaly from Egypt