Egyptian Pyramids Research Paper
Researchers believe that today there are only about 80 pyramids left from ancient Egypt. The pyramids were built as tombs for the Pharaohs and their queens. During their time on earth, it was believed that the Pharaohs were the link between the people and gods and when the Pharaohs died, they became gods. Since they expected to become gods in the afterlife, the Pharaohs had massive pyramid tombs built for them and filled them with all the things they would need in the afterlife.
The Ancient Egyptians believed that when the King or Pharaoh died, part of his spirit remained with his body. Ancient Egyptians were very concerned with the afterlife. By mummifying a dead person’s body the Ancient Egyptians thought that the person’s soul from their …show more content…
Just to pound out the stone 60 to 70 men were needed. To get the stones to the pyramid, the men had to cut slot in the stone then ram pegs in the holes and put water in them. That was the only way they could split the stones with the limited tools they had. They had to lubricate an area to slide the stones to the pyramid by either the men or oxen pulling dragging them. When the stones got to the pyramid site, then the men had to build ramps to be able to get all the stones to the top. The ramps were "wrap-around" style. They couldn’t be straight because you needed wrap around for the upper layers of the great pyramid. They were made of mud brick and had pieces of plaster mixed in to make them harder.
Another creation from Ancient Egypt that is also on the Giza Plateau is the Great Sphinx of Giza. The Great Sphinx of Giza, is a giant limestone figure with the body of a lion and the head of a man wearing a pharaoh’s headdress. It is the national symbol of Egypt. It is 241 feet long, 63 feet wide, and 66.34 feet high. The head alone is 14 feet wide and 30 feet long. The Great Sphinx of Giza looks like it is staring at the sunrise. The Great Sphinx of Giza is the oldest statue in the ancient world. It is at least 4500 years old. The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the world’s most famous
The Ancient Egyptians believed that when the King or Pharaoh died, part of his spirit remained with his body. Ancient Egyptians were very concerned with the afterlife. By mummifying a dead person’s body the Ancient Egyptians thought that the person’s soul from their …show more content…
Just to pound out the stone 60 to 70 men were needed. To get the stones to the pyramid, the men had to cut slot in the stone then ram pegs in the holes and put water in them. That was the only way they could split the stones with the limited tools they had. They had to lubricate an area to slide the stones to the pyramid by either the men or oxen pulling dragging them. When the stones got to the pyramid site, then the men had to build ramps to be able to get all the stones to the top. The ramps were "wrap-around" style. They couldn’t be straight because you needed wrap around for the upper layers of the great pyramid. They were made of mud brick and had pieces of plaster mixed in to make them harder.
Another creation from Ancient Egypt that is also on the Giza Plateau is the Great Sphinx of Giza. The Great Sphinx of Giza, is a giant limestone figure with the body of a lion and the head of a man wearing a pharaoh’s headdress. It is the national symbol of Egypt. It is 241 feet long, 63 feet wide, and 66.34 feet high. The head alone is 14 feet wide and 30 feet long. The Great Sphinx of Giza looks like it is staring at the sunrise. The Great Sphinx of Giza is the oldest statue in the ancient world. It is at least 4500 years old. The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the world’s most famous