1. Egyptian Pyramids of the Old Kingdom

2. Pyramids in terms of the Nile River Pyramids were built on the Western side of the Nile River, while most people, including the Pharaoh lived on the Eastern side. Pyramids were built on the Western side of the Nile River, while most people, including the Pharaoh lived on the Eastern side. Believed the Nile River was a passage way to the next life. Believed the Nile River was a passage way to the next life. They believed when the sun set, it went into the afterlife. Therefore, crossing the Nile River is like crossing over into the next life. They believed when the sun set, it went into the afterlife. Therefore, crossing the Nile River is like crossing over into the next life.

3. Purpose of the Pyramids The Pyramids were primarily built for the tombs of the Pharaoh’s. The Pyramids were primarily built for the tombs of the Pharaoh’s. Wanted to make sure the Pharaoh survived in the afterlife. Wanted to make sure the Pharaoh survived in the afterlife. They believed the pharaoh and his belongings had to remain untouched for the pharaoh to survive in the afterlife. They believed the pharaoh and his belongings had to remain untouched for the pharaoh to survive in the afterlife. Honor their God’s Honor their God’s

4. Who built the Pyramids? It was believed at one point that slaves built the pyramids. It was believed at one point that slaves built the pyramids. Now, they believe the everyday Egyptians built the pyramids. They were known as the Peasants and they did most of their work during the harvest’s off-season. Now, they believe the everyday Egyptians built the pyramids. They were known as the Peasants and they did most of their work during the harvest’s off-season.

5. How did they build the Pyramids? Used limestone which was found along the Nile River. Used limestone which was found along the Nile River. 1 limestone block weighed from 2-14 tons! 1 limestone block weighed from 2-14 tons! Used their minds and their strength to build them. Used their minds and their strength to build them. Stonemasons cut the limestone into blocks Stonemasons cut the limestone into blocks They put the blocks on a huge ramp with a slight incline and pushed and pulled the stone blocks on rollers. They put the blocks on a huge ramp with a slight incline and pushed and pulled the stone blocks on rollers.

6. Continued… Casing stones were used to fill in the steps. Level by level, top to bottom, the stones were fitted and chiseled to a flat surface. Then they were polished to make the pyramid shine! Casing stones were used to fill in the steps. Level by level, top to bottom, the stones were fitted and chiseled to a flat surface. Then they were polished to make the pyramid shine! It took thousands of workers many years to complete just one pyramid, and this includes leveling the site! (Where do we build?) It took thousands of workers many years to complete just one pyramid, and this includes leveling the site! (Where do we build?)

7. Why did they stop building pyramids? Grave robbers were too common “We have GOLD” Grave robbers were too common “We have GOLD” Tremendous cost Tremendous cost Took a long time to build Took a long time to build

8. How did they continue to protect the KA and body of the pharaoh without pyramids? Started to bury the mummified bodies under ground. Started to bury the mummified bodies under ground. Located in the Valley of the Kings. Located in the Valley of the Kings.