Egyptian Pyramids: The Red Pyramid By Natalie Alexander

There are many types of different Egyptian pyramids, but the most common and world known ones are the Great Pyramids of Giza. These are known to be the most extravagant man-made structures in history that we know of today. The Giza pyramids were built in the fourth century, which was approximately 305 B.C. in the Ptolemaic period (“Egyptian Pyramids”). Although this took place over four thousand years ago, the pyramids are still intact today and many of them are used for touring and are still under observation for future discoveries. Their studies of the heavens had the main focus of predicting Nile River

Egypt is also known for its statues depicting various gods and tombs for its numerous pharaohs. Their architectural prowess is a feat marveled at even today. The ability to design and build such grand monuments such as the iconic pyramids of Giza, rivalling even the Mayan and Aztec temples of South and Central America, reveals the true nature of innovation in Egypt. In fact, even without modern tools of measurement, the Great Pyramid, the largest tomb in Egypt, is almost geometrically perfect. For such a large structure, the length of all four sides at its base differ by less than a foot (McKenty 1).

The structural wonder that became this pharaoh's legacy to the world is nothing short of astonishing. The square base of the pyramid, which is approximately 230 meters on a side, covers an area of 53,000 square meters. Originally the pyramid was 146.6 meters high, but the topmost 8 meters has been lost to time.

The Pyramid of Giza is a generous antiquated structure on the planet and the most baffling (Ruggles, 2015). As per winning archeological hypothesis and there is truly no proof to affirm this thought the three pyramids on the Giza level are funerary structures of three kings of the fourth dynasty.

New archaeological evidence shows that those who dragged and laid these two and a half ton granite slabs were condemned to an early grave, and they died with deformed bones and broken limbs. An Egyptian excavation recently uncovered the burial ground of hundreds of workers who helped to build the great pyramid for king Cheops 4500 years ago. Originally over one hundred and forty six meters high, it is the tallest of the three famous pyramids at Giza near the Nile delta.

Built between 2584 and 2461, these monuments are the only one of the seven still around today. Sneferu created this design and made the first pyramid located in Giza. There were three pyramids in a row designed for Sneferu, two of them for other members of his close family. These three pyramids were a part of large temple grounds that mainly served as tombs for pharaohs. The main purpose of the pyramids was to serve as a safe and comfortable place for pharaohs to cross into the afterlife. People came to worship their gods here. These monuments have greatly influenced the ancient world and will continue to for thousands of years to come.

The size, outline, and structure of the pyramids uncover the expertise of these old manufacturers. The pyramids were incredible landmarks and tombs for the rulers. The Egyptians trusted that a lord's spirit kept on managing issues of the kingdom even after his passing. To guarantee that they would keep on enjoying the gifts of the divine beings, they safeguarded the pharaoh's body through the embalmment procedure. They fabricated the pyramids to secure the pharaoh's body, the pyramid was an image of expectation, since it would guarantee the pharaoh's union with the divine beings.“The Pyramids.” Egypt: Art and Architecture, St. Petersburg Times. ,

The Pyramids originated from a mastaba tomb, which were rectangular tombs built over 5000 years ago. During the reign of Djoser his tomb was advanced into a six-layer pyramid. Also during Snefru’s reign, he built 3 pyramids, they developed a smooth faced pyramid, very similar to the 3 pyramids of Giza. Each pyramid would fix the flaws of the ones before. High-ranking officials would be appointed to oversee the pyramid construction. The port at Giza would bring in food and supplies, such as the limestone blocks which covered the pyramids, these blocks were shipped by boat to the construction site in a number of

The reason the red pyramid is called the Red Pyramid, is because the limestone that they used was red .Remember that this is the 3rd largest pyramid in Egypt. This is one of the only pyramids that can still be toured. This pyramid still has casing stones. The tallest pyramid, the pyramid of Giza, was made by Sneferu’s son. The reason why the Red Pyramid is smaller is due to the slope being a lot broader and longer than the Great Pyramid’s. This had the first capstone as a roof of an Egyptian pyramid. Some Egyptians call this pyramid, el-heram el- wat-waat, which means the Bat

The step pyramid was built for the great king (Djoser) at Saqqara, located in the Necropolis of the capital Memphis. It was built with limestone, and was in a rectangular area near by the girdle wall. The rectangular shape was over 545 miter

The tallest, and most important pyramid is Khufu, Khufu stands 481 feet tall. In order for it to be built in 30 years the laborers had to lay 2.5 to 15 ton blocks every 2.5 minutes. These men transported blocks that weighed over twelve ton at least 500 miles. They did not use trucks or technology. That in itself is more than a lot of people do in their entire life. I could not imagine the hard work these men went through to build their kings death palace. Khufu is one of the last Seven Wonders of the World that still stands. It stands not alone, but with two other pyramids. Those pyramids are known as Khafre which is a 471 feet tall pyramid, and Mankaure, the baby of the pyramids, stands 213 feet

It seems that the pyramid was never completed to be built. This is because it has a flat top and not pointed as it ought to have. Its summit is truncated and it is uneven and coarse and it is 30 square feet in measurement. This is unlike other pyramids which were put a top stone that crowned them and completed their structure (gizapyramid.com, 2011). Other sources suggest that originally the cap existed but is currently missing. They say that the cap stone was sheathed in gold and this golden cap with the beautiful encased white limestone made an impressive, shining sight in the bright sun in Egypt (Krystek, 2010).

Giza, an area located southwest of what is now known as Cairo, is home to one of the most astonishing and mysterious feats of architecture ever assembled, The Great Pyramid. Located approximately 5 miles west of the Nile River near the city of Cairo, Egypt, The Great Pyramid is part of a larger complex called the Giza Necropolis, which also houses the Great Sphinx, and two smaller pyramids. It is said to have been built by the enslaved citizens of Khufu, second ruler of the 4th dynasty, and son of Snefru. Although archaeologists have since disproved that theory. The pyramids are said to have been built to house the deceased bodies of the pharaohs after they have transitioned into the after-life. However, there is no evidence of this being the case. There are many questions surrounding the Pyramids of Giza, some of which, might not ever be answered. Subsequently, archaeologists, engineers, scientists and Egyptologists have been able to provide some very logical theories to try and answer these questions.

Intended to hold his mummified body, Pharaoh Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara began as a traditional, flat-roofed mastaba. But by the end of his 19-year reign, in 2611 B.C.E, it had risen to six stepped layers and stood 62 meters high. It was the largest building of its time. Extensive use of stone, wood, reeds, or other softer materials made the tomb more durable than its mud-brick forebears. Such pioneering techniques led many ancient historians to credit the chief architect, Imhotep, with inventing stone architecture. The Step Pyramid complex was enclosed by a 10 meters wall and included courtyards, temples, and chapels covering nearly 40 acres (16 hectares) the size of a large town in the third millennium B.C. As in earlier mastaba tombs, the Step Pyramid's burial chambers are underground, hidden in a maze of tunnels, probably to discourage grave robbers. The tomb was nevertheless plundered, and all that remains of Djoser, the third king of Egypt's 3rd dynasty, is his mummified left foot. It consists of internal passageways and chambers. It is known that this pyramid has the most

In the deserts of Egypt lie the colossal remains of an ancient civilization. These enormous works of human endeavor are the only member of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World that time has passed down to us. These are, of course, the great pyramids of ancient Egypt. But these imposing structures were not built to impress civilization millennia down the road. The pyramids in fact had a purpose to the ancient Egyptians. While they seem very simple in nature, as they are simply four-sided pyramids with square bases, they had a meaning for those that had them built. Even by today’s standards, the pyramids of ancient Egypt were an impressive feat of engineering, due to their enormous size, both in building materials and finished product.