Egyptian Pyramids were built as royal tombs of pharaohs.; The shape of the pyramid was most probably modelled on Benben stone. ; The first pyramid ever in Egypt was the Pyramid of Djoser.;
Egyptian Pyramids were built as royal tombs of pharaohs.
The shape of the pyramid was most probably modelled on Benben stone.
The first pyramid ever in Egypt was the Pyramid of Djoser.
Sneferu’s reign saw major evolution in pyramid building leading to the first “true” pyramid.
The Egyptian pyramid building reached its pinnacle with the Great Pyramid of Giza.
The Great Pyramid was the tallest structure in the world for more than 3800 years.
The Old Kingdom Period of Ancient Egypt is known as the Age of the Pyramids.
The Pyramid of Ahmose is the last known Egyptian pyramid.
Construction workers of pyramids were well fed and given tax breaks.
Egyptian pyramids were aligned to true north very precisely.