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Pyramids are structures that were built by many ancient civilizations. Pyramids have been found in China, France, Mexico, Greece, India, and Egypt. The purposes of these ancient pyramids are not all the same. Some were built for rituals, some for ceremony, and others as tombs for the nobility. The most famous and notable pyramids are the Great Pyramids in Giza, Egypt. They are thrcc pyramids which were built by three pharaohs around 5.000 ycars ago. The oldest one is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The structures of these pyramids required serious engineering and careful architectural planning, along with many skilled laborers. Not only are the pyramids massive in size, but they were also built in relation to the night sky. One of the narrow tunnels from the King's r burial chamber in the oldest pyramid points directly to a constellation associated with Osiris, the Egyptian god of resurrection. Also, a tunnel from the Queen's burial chamber points to a star associated with Isis, the wife of Osiris. This is an impressive architectural feat. The pyramids were built from colossal blocks made from huge stones chiseled with copper from stone quarries. These blocks were then moved into position, although there is archeological disagreement about what methods ancient builders used to do this.
It is difficult for archeologists to figure out how Ancient Egyptians could move these heavy stones. Without modem technology, it is hard to imagine how it was possible. Even so, we can get hints from artifacts left behind by Ancient Egyptians. Ancient drawings have revealed that the sheer number of workers could have made this possible. These pictures show that rnany men pulling a stone could have moved it. The writings of Herodotus also provide information about how the pyramids were built, citing a system of stairs and cranes. Scientists continue to study the pyramids in hopes of eliminating some of the mystery. Still, there are many questions about the pyramids that go unanswered.
