LESSON 14 THE PYRAMIDS. ENGINEERING Applying scientific knowledge for practical purposes. Ancient Egyptians made great progress in the field of engineering.

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LESSON 14 THE PYRAMIDS

ENGINEERING Applying scientific knowledge for practical purposes. Ancient Egyptians made great progress in the field of engineering.

SOME FACTS  138 pyramids have been found in Egypt.  Pyramids are actually tombs for the pharaohs.  The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest.  There are 2 million blocks used in its construction.

HOW WERE THEY BUILT? Slaves were used for labor. A large ramp had to be built to carry the blocks to the top. When it was finished, the ramp had to be torn down.

This map shows the grounds for the most famous of the pyramids.

STEP PYRAMIDS

THE RED PYRAMID This is at a different site then the earlier pyramids and is the 3 rd largest. of all Egyptian pyramids. It was built for King Sneferu.

Many pyramids had a smooth surface at one time that has crumbled with age. When they were new, they reflected the sun and looked heavenly.

THE SPHINX This huge sculpture of a lion with the head of a pharaoh guards the entrance to one of the pyramids.

The nose was shot off by Turks during the 15 th century. It also had a fake beard at one time and was painted bright colors.

WHAT DO THE PYRAMIDS TELL US ABOUT THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS? Egyptians were highly developed builders and engineers. Egyptians placed a big emphasis on the importance of their kings. Egyptians believed in the after-life.

KING TUT THE BOY KING

RAMESES THE FIRST

QUEEN NEFERTITI?