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Title: Magnificent Stone Tombs


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THE PYRAMIDS
  • Magnificent Stone Tombs

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Why They Were Built
  • The pyramids were built to house the bodies of
    their dead kings
  • Most were built during the Old and Middle
    Kingdoms
  • They stand as a symbol of the power held by
    Pharaohs of Egypt.
  • Many still stand to this day.

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  • Smaller pyramids were often constructed for
    queens, and stood next to the pyramid of the king.

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Famous PyramidsThe Step Pyramid at Saqquara
  • Built for King Djoser in approximately 2650 BCE
  • 60 Feet Tall
  • 6 Giant Steps

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The Great Pyramid At GizaAKA The Great Pyramid
of KHUFU
  • Built for the Pharaoh Khufu in about 2600 BCE.
  • Along with 2 other large pyramids, are one of the
    Great Wonders of the World.
  • 146.6 meters high
  • The two other pyramids were built for his brother
    and his son.

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The Valley of The Kings
  • One of the most famous archeological sights in
    the world.
  • For a period of nearly 500 years tombs were
    constructed here for the kings and powerful
    nobles of the New Kingdom
  • Over 30 tombs have been discovered there,
    including King Tutenkhamen.

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  • How were the Great Pyramids Built?
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