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L E S S O N 1 4
THE PYRAMIDS
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ENGINEERING
Applying scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
Ancient Egyptians made great progress in the field of engineering.
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SOME FACTS
138 pyramids have been found in Egypt. Pyramids are actually tombs for the pharaohs.
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest. There are 2 million blocks used in its construction.
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HOW WERE THEY BUILT?
Slaves were used for labor. A
large ramp had to be built to
carry the blocks to the top.
When it was finished, the ramp had to be torn down.
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This map shows the grounds for the most famous of the pyramids.
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The View From Above
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STEP PYRAMIDS
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THE RED PYRAMID
This is at a different site then the earlier pyramids and is the 3rd largest.
of all Egyptian pyramids. It was built for King Sneferu.
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SMOOTH SURFACE PYRAMIDS
Many pyramids had a smooth surface at one time that has
crumbled with age. When they were new, they reflected the sun
and looked heavenly.
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THE SPHINX
This huge sculpture of a lion with the head of a pharaoh guards the entrance to one of the pyramids.
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The nose was shot off by Turks during the 15th century. It also had a fake beard at one time and was painted
bright colors.
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WHAT DO THE PYRAMIDS TELL US ABOUT THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS?
• Egyptians were highly developed builders and engineers.
• Egyptians placed a big emphasis on the importance of their kings.
• Egyptians believed in the after-life.
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QUEEN HATSHEPSUT
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KING RAMSES
THE GREAT!
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KING TUTTHE BOY KING
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RAMESES THE FIRST
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QUEEN NEFERTITI?