Bubastis
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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By: Evan, Rhyan, Dave, Safa, Stevie, Kate
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PYRAMIDS SYMBOLIZE EGYPT
-The graves were covered by gravel so sand didn't effect it
-king were and high workers were buried in mastabas
-pyramid tombs symbolize Egypt
IDEA OF PYRAMID
-it 's shape helped the dead achieve eternal life
-A pyramid was meant to re-create the benben
-it represented the rays of the sun on the earth
WHERE AND HOW TO BUILD A PYRAMID…
Photo by HeyWayne
PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION
-careful planning
had to be close to the river
- the first step is a site had to be chosen
- the sight must be high enough so it doesn't flood
STONES
- limestone was used to build the Pyramid of Giza
Photo by David Holt London
WORKERS DESIRE FOR AN AFTERLIFE
-helped their king get to heaven
-When workers died they left tools for spirits in the after life
-workers weren't forgetful
HANDLING THE STONES
-pyramids were supply camps
- the ramp would have to be extremely tall
-Pyramids become bigger and bigger so they fit more room for weapons
OTHHER INTERESTING FACTS
-the top of the pyramids are great squares
-roof was carved with with scenes from the king's life
- The top of the pyramid was filled with the pharaohs memories
Photo by delphaber
BURIAL CHAMBER
-Chamber walls were false doors to keep outsiders out
-the king might allow a worker to carry his body in the pyramid
-the king allowed the the workers to build a tomb
SECURITY
-passage ways were covered in stone slabs
-No one can enter the pyramid
-the temple was filled with traps
COSTS
-pharaohs had to provide income for priests
-Pharaohs expenses in raising a pyramid
-pharaoh's stopped building pyramids to save expenses
Photo by Retlaw Snellac Photography
STEP PYRAMID
-- it was designed by the architect Imhotep
-step pyramid built for king Zoser
-represented a gigantic stairway
SLOPING SIDE PYRAMID
- King Sneferu had workers the first sloping side pyramid
-The first attempt was slanted
-Red Pyramid was the first real constructed true pyramid
THE PYRAMID OF GIZA
-scientist believe that they are alined with Orion's belt
-Giza plateau is home to the most famous pyramids
-home of the most famous pyramids of all
Photo by Ed Yourdon
