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History of the construction of the pyramids
The
main reason for building the pyramids is the burial of the Kings of
the Pharaohs. That is why they are related in Egyptian myths to the
world of the dead, knowing that the number of pyramids in Egypt is
about 138 pyramids, the largest of which is Khufu (one of the seven
wonders of the ancient world), and it is believed that the Pyramid of
Djoser is the oldest pyramids in Egypt; As its construction dates
back to the 27th century BC.
How
to build pyramids
In
building the pyramids, the Pharaohs needed much manpower. Where
approximately 2000-3000 men participated in the construction of the
pyramid of Khufu during a long period of up to 23 years, it is worth
noting that the pyramids were built of limestone as a basis on the
ground, while they used basalt stone and granite in building the tops
of the pyramids that were They are sometimes painted with gold, and
they used various tools in the building, such as copper chisels, and
granite hammers; To cut stones and transport them to the place of
building the pyramids by means of a lubricated pillar, as evidenced
by the sculptures in one of the ancient Egyptian tombs; As these
sculptures show 173 men pulling stones with a greased pillar, while
the large stones were raised to their place in the pyramid by brick
stairs, where they are covered with wax; To make it easier to pull it
up. [1] The way the pyramids were built secretly, they were not
announced until a mural was discovered in the tomb of Djehutihotep
(English: Djehutihotep); The mural shows a man pouring water in front
of the sled on the sand, and this explains the method used by the
ancient Egyptians; To move the heavy stones used in building the
pyramids; Where they were spraying sand with water; So the stones on
the latch is easy to transport and pull them
The
most important Egyptian pyramids
Here
is a list of the most important Egyptian pyramids: The Pyramids of
Giza: The three pyramids of Giza were built between the years
(2575-2465 BC) during the era of the fourth ruling family, and these
pyramids are: [3] The Great Pyramid of Khufu, which is the oldest and
largest. The Pyramid of Khafre, which is the middle pyramid. The
pyramid of Menkaure. Step Pyramid of Djoser: This pyramid is located
in the Saqqara region, and it belongs to the third ruling family, as
it is part of a complex for the burial of King Djoser, in addition to
that it is considered one of the oldest memorial buildings in the
world. [4] The Red Pyramid: This pyramid, which is located in the
Saqqara region of the Pharaoh Sneferu (father of Khufu), was built
and is considered the first true pyramid, in addition to that it
occupies the second rank among all Egyptian pyramids in terms of the
size of its base. [5] The Pyramid of Meidum: This pyramid is located
on the edge of the desert, where it was built by order of the father
of the pharaoh Khufu (Sneferu), and it is considered the first of the
pharaohs' attempts to build the pyramids, as it is the first pyramid
that shows burial stones in the form of a bridge with beautiful,
wonderful walls.
References
How
were the Egyptian pyramids built?" , Afroarab-institute.org,
accessed on 20-1-2019. Behaving. ↑ "Did you discovered the
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on 20-1-2019. Behaving. ↑ "The Seven Wonders of the World
Episode 1: The Pyramids of Giza", www.syr-res.com, accessed on
21 / 1-2019. Behaving. ↑ "The Step Pyramid of Saqqara
Amphitheater", www.egypt.travel, accessed on 21/1-2019.
Behaving. ↑ "The Red Pyramid of Dahshur",
www.egypt.travel, accessed on 21/1-2019. Behaving. ↑ "The
Pyramid of Meidum", www.egypt.travel, accessed on 21/1-2019.
Behaving.
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