Egypt's Pyramids

The pyramids in Egypt date from 2700 B.C. to about 1000 B.C. These pyramids served a tomb for the late Pharaohs of Egypt. Construction for these pyramids started when the Pharaoh was born and sometimes not completed until after his death. The pyramids are an incredible feat of architecture and the Great Pyramid, built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu, id considered one of the seven wonders of the world. This pyramid measures 481 ft. (147 m) high and a base measuring 756 ft. (230 m) on each side. There are many more pyramids than in Egypt, for example ancient civilizations such as areas in Mexico and Peru used pyramids for some of the same reason the Egyptians did.

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