Egyptian Pyramids

Egyptian Pyramids

Egyptian pyramids have fascinated many people with their structures and appearances.

The Egyptian pyramids are ancient masonry (stone) structures located in Egypt.   Many pyramids are in a horrible state of preservation because of being buried by desert sands. Pyramids didn't stay alone but were part of a group including temples,

and chapels (church) and other tombs. The Egyptians took pyramid design to new heights. The pyramid of Khufu stands 130 meters high and a 230 square meter base.

The earliest known Egyptian pyramids are found in Saqqara north west of Memphis. The earliest pyramid built is the pyramid of Djoser constructed from 2630 BCE -2611 BCE. The most recent pyramid found is the pyramid of Queen Sesheshet mother of the 6th dynasty Teti.

Some of the most famous pyramids are found on the outskirts of Cairo. Several pyramids in Giza are some of the biggest structures ever built. The pyramid of Khufu in Giza is the biggest pyramid found. There have been 138 pyramids found since 2008.

Most pyramids were made for the countries pharaohs. The estimate people to make a pyramid was about 1,000 to 100,000. The pyramid of Khufu is 1 of 7 wonders of the ancient world still in existence.

Pyramids are very popular tourist attractions and have been studied by archaeologist's for hundreds of years.

by: Robert Pryor