Pyramids...?

Question

What was the point of pyramids being built, how were they built.. I don't understand what they are used for

Answer 1

Pyramids were build by different societies, but I'm guessing your are asking about the Egyptian one. The ancient Egyptians built pyramids as tombs, but there is some evolution behind their existence. First, the Egyptians build rectangular tombs called mastabas. Then, one architect named Imhotep made a building innovation. He placed smaller and smaller mastabas on top of each other to make the first Step Pyramid for King Djoser. Pyramid building progressed until the sides were smooth, thus making a true pyramid-shape. The Pyramids at Giza were one originally covered with white limestone, but that has been stripped away by later people. The Great Pyramids were built for different kings: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkare. There are many other pyramids in Egypt as well. Pyramids were built by the Old Kingdom pharaohs, and as time progressed, tombs cut into cliffs became preferred.

Answer 2

Mostly, they were monuments to immortality. The pharoh wanted to make sure that he was remembered forever. By creating something that was large and impressive and would last a long time then the pharoh figured that would be achieved. There are only a few pyramids that people outside of Egypt automatically know who built them. Also, they served as or were supposed to serve as a place of burial. The Great Pyramids did not have any burials though.

Answer 3

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There are SOME facts, but they don`t relate to ALL Pyramids,but one that does, is that the Pyramid is one of the structures you can build to a large size using simple materials..

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Answer 4

Egyptian pyramids
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The Great Sphinx of Giza with Khafre's pyramid in the background.Pyramid
in hieroglyphs


The Pyramids of Egypt, among the largest constructions ever built, [1], constitute one of the most potent and enduring symbols of Ancient Egyptian civilization. It is generally accepted by most archaeologists that they were constructed as burial monuments associated with royal solar and stellar cults, and most were built during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods
Giza is the location of the Pyramid of Khufu (also known as the "Great Pyramid" and the "Pyramid of Cheops"), the somewhat smaller Pyramid of Khafre (or Kephren), and the relatively modest-sized Pyramid of Menkaure (or Mykerinus), along with a number of smaller satellite edifices, known as leens pyramids, and the Great Sphinx.

Of the three, only Khafre's pyramid retains part of its original polished limestone casing, towards its apex. Interestingly this pyramid appears larger than the adjacent Khufu pyramid by virtue of its more elevated location, and the steeper angle of inclination of its construction — it is, in fact, smaller in both height and volume.

The Giza Necropolis has arguably been the world's most popular tourist destination since antiquity, and was popularised in Hellenistic times when the Great Pyramid was listed by Antipater of Sidon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Today it is the only one of the ancient Wonders still in existence.
Egyptian pyramids
The most famous pyramids are the Egyptian pyramids — huge structures built of brick or stone, some of which are among the largest man-made constructions. Pyramids functioned as tombs for pharaohs. In Ancient Egypt, a pyramid was referred to as mer, literally "place of ascendance." The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest in Egypt and one of the largest in the world. Until Lincoln Cathedral was built in 1300, it was the tallest building in the world. The base is over 13 acres in area.

It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the only one of the seven to survive into modern times. The Ancient Egyptians capped the peaks of their pyramids with gold and covered their faces with polished white limestone, though many of the stones used for the purpose have fallen or have been removed for other structures over the millennia.

Most Egyptians prepared for death; they tried to provide a secure resting place that would last an eternity. Although this was their wish, it did not work that way. Often the weather and tomb robbers were the main culprits that destroyed many tombs. Most tomb robbers, who were believed to be the tomb builders, often reentered the tomb after it was sealed, unwrapping the mummy and removing all amulets and stones. The coffins made of wood, which also held many precious stones, were also picked and destroyed. After destroying the tomb, many of the mummies would be taken out and burnt for fuel or sold as a souvenir product. Although tomb robbers were the main culprits, modern cultures also influenced the desecration of many mummies.

Answer 5

People are always trying to prove a connection between pyramids and extra terrestrials, therefore science is always trying to prove how man could have built them by themselves.

Answer 6

Pyramids were built to hold the bodies of the dead pharos and also their treasures.

Answer 7

Nobody does but the belief is that they would aid the body in ascending to the heavens.

My personal belief is that they offer some kind of portal to another world or dimension something that we've lost in time or simply don't understand.

Answer 8

at one point they were polished and shiny and aliens landed on them, just like in stargate...