Pyramids
Learn about the pyramids of Egypt.
Why not squares?
Have you ever wondered why the pyramids where in the shape of a triangle? Well, at this site it states, "The pyramid's shape is thought to have symbolized the sun's rays". Also, it was thought that they had sloping sides so that the dead pharaoh could climb to the sky and live forever. Also people believe that they chose the shape for it's solar religion. That is why the pyramids where built in the shape of a triangle, and not a square.
The workers.
How the workers made the pyramids.
Now that you know who made the pyramids, you need to know how they made the pyramids. Well, on a website it states, “Scholars have found evidence that copper chisels were used for quarrying sandstone and limestone, for example, but harder stones such as granite and diorite would have required stronger materials. Dolerite, a hard, black igneous rock, was used in the quarries of Aswan to remove granite.” They also used dolerite "pounders" in the process. About 60 to 70 men would pound out the stone, and then they would stick wooden pegs in the holes that they cut, and put water in the holes. The holes would get bigger, and it would split the stone, which was then slid down onto a waiting boat. Then men pulled it onto a slipway that already had oil on it. Once they were at the building site they were put on ramps to place them onto the pyramids. That is how the great pyramids where made.
Just one of the seven wonders of the world
Pyramids are one of the seven wonders of the ancient world because of their popularity. On a website it states, "There is no doubt that the ancient Egyptian pyramids are amazing structures and fascinated many individuals throughout the world".Tourists from all over the world come to Egypt just to get a glimpse of the pyramids. Another reason the pyramids are one of the seven wonders of the ancient world is because of the mystery that lies behind. The Egyptians have always believed in after life; they thought by having the Pharaoh rest in the pyramid he/she would be able to live again. The pyramids would represent as a grave for the Pharaohs. In conclusion, pyramids are one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
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