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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

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it was for their Pharaoh body

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A tomb for the dead pharoes to "live" in.

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