Did You Know.....
- There are actually over 100 pyramids in Egypt, many of which are relatively
unknown to anyone who is not an ancient Egypt enthusiast.
- All but a very few are grouped around and near the City of Cairo, just south of the Nile Delta.
- Only ten pyramids in Egypt have the "pointy shape" structure.
- Many people believe that the pyramids of Giza were built by aliens.
- The great pyramids of Giza are taller than a forty storey building.
- The pyramid design was given up after it was discovered that they were serving as a landmark for grave robers.
- 2.3 million blocks of limestone were each weighing 2 tons (25 refrigerators) were used in the construction of the Pyramids.
- the pyramids of Giza align almost perfectly with a compass.
- The Pyramids of Giza are one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
- Nerly ten football fields could fit in the base of the Pyramids ( the base was 920 meters around)
- The area of the base is also equal to seven New York city blocks.
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The "step Pyramid" built by Imhotep, was an advanced form of the Mastaba. The "Step Pyramid" was said to be like "steps toward heaven"
The three pyramids of Giza!
The "great Pyramid" belonging to king Kufu, beside the world famous Spinx.
The three emperor's who were buried in the three pyramids of Giza all were related to eachother!
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