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Who gave Neha information about the history of the pyramids?
Who gave Neha information about the history of the pyramids?
How many years ago were the Pyramids of Giza built?
How many years ago were the Pyramids of Giza built?
What were the pyramids used for in ancient Egypt?
What were the pyramids used for in ancient Egypt?
How many pyramids are still standing in Egypt?
How many pyramids are still standing in Egypt?
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Where are the Great Pyramids of Giza located?
Where are the Great Pyramids of Giza located?
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How long did it take to build the Pyramids of Giza?
How long did it take to build the Pyramids of Giza?
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Which pyramid is the tallest among the Great Pyramids of Giza?
Which pyramid is the tallest among the Great Pyramids of Giza?
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Where are the Great Pyramids of Giza located relative to the Nile River?
Where are the Great Pyramids of Giza located relative to the Nile River?
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What material were the Great Pyramids of Giza primarily built from?
What material were the Great Pyramids of Giza primarily built from?
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What tools did the Egyptian workers use to cut and shape the stones for the pyramids?
What tools did the Egyptian workers use to cut and shape the stones for the pyramids?
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What is unique about the Great Sphinx in relation to its appearance?
What is unique about the Great Sphinx in relation to its appearance?
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What is the process of preserving the Pharaoh's body called?
What is the process of preserving the Pharaoh's body called?
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What items were placed with the Pharaoh’s body inside the pyramid?
What items were placed with the Pharaoh’s body inside the pyramid?
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Why was it important for the ancient Egyptians to preserve the Pharaoh’s body?
Why was it important for the ancient Egyptians to preserve the Pharaoh’s body?
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Study Notes
The Great Pyramids of Giza
- Located on the Giza plateau outside Cairo, Egypt
- Built 4,500 years ago
- Took 20 years to build
- Were one of the Seven Wonders of the World in ancient times
- Were tombs for the pharaohs, the kings of Egypt
The Three Great Pyramids
- Named Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
- Pyramid of Khufu (also called Cheops) is 481 feet high
- Pyramid of Khafre is 448 feet high
- Pyramid of Menkaure is 218 feet high
- Located on the west side of the Nile River
- Built from millions of blocks of limestone from quarries in the Giza Plateau
- Built by Egyptian workers using copper chisels and saws
The Great Sphinx
- Located next to the pyramids
- Has the body of a lion and the face of a man
- Carved from a rock mountain
Ancient Egyptian Beliefs
- Believed that the Pharaoh would live in another world after death
- Preserved the Pharaoh's body by drying, preserving, and wrapping it in linen bands
- Placed the body in a coffin with food, jewellery, furniture, and treasures for the after-life
Visiting the Pyramids
- Visitors can hire a guide to learn about the history of the pyramids
- Photography is not allowed inside the pyramids
- Visitors can take camel rides around the pyramids
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Read Neha's letter to her friend Ira about her visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt. Learn more about these magnificent structures.
