The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt

What were the pyramids? They were great big tombs for great kings. In the Egyptian cuture the pyramids were said a better place. Some of the pyramids were made more than 4000 years ago. One of the most famous pyramids was the Great Pyramid of Giza made by the pharaoh Cheops. It is found in Giza on the west bank of the river Nile. Nevertheless, that though it is bigger than other pyramids, all pyramids of Egypt are great.

• The average pyramid weighed about 5,400,00 tonnes.


• The Great Pyramid of Giza is visible while standing at the bottom of Great Sphinx.


• The Great Pyramid of Giza was made by the pharaoh Cheops.


• Did you know that the Egyptians used the pyramids as a sundial to record the times and dates of the year.


• Some of the pyramids were made more than 4,000 years ago.