2. Introduction
The great pyramid of Giza (also known as the pyramid of Khufu), one of the
most famous structures on the list of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
A structure that is in shape of a pyramid and that's located on the outskirts
of Cairo in the country, Egypt. What makes this famous man made structure
one of the most recognizable ones? Not only is this pyramid the one of the
oldest structures ever made, but it is the only structure that still remains
today.
The Great Pyramid of Giza used to be the tallest man made structure in the
world for over 3800 years. Even though this pyramid wasn't the first pyramid
built, got all the fame and glory due do its size and was marked as one of the
most remarkable structures built. No wonder why this structure was made to
be on the list of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
3. Reasons for it being
built/made
Now how did this all start? What made this unique building exist? This
pyramid wasn't just built for the sake of it. It is known that pharaoh Khufu
who ruled Egypt from about 2547 - 2524 B.C., ordered a building that
would be built over on the Giza plateau. While planning, his brother,
Hemienu overlooked the project and restructured the plan so that the
building would be the home of his tomb and all of his possessions afterlife
of Khufu.
4. Construction of the
pyramid
The construction of this pyramid took 20 years and contained 2.3
million limestones that equal about 5,500 pounds. 800 stones a
day were placed by 20,000 to 100,000 Egyptian laborers. It took
awhile for archeologists to find out what kind machines were used
for moving stones and for raising them and have said that there
was boat that went along the Nile River and then when the stones
were on land there was use of levers, wood sleds and and ropes
made of the papyrus tree to pull the blocks along ramps to their
location.
5.
6. Location
The pyramid is located in Giza, the third largest city of Egypt in an area that is known as
the Giza plateau which is a famous and popular location in Giza not only does it have the
great pyramids of Giza but the Giza Plateau is the home of other popular attractions such
as the great sphinx, monuments and temples.
Facts
The Giza Plateau is a dessert at the end of the Giza. A plateau is a flat surface on a steep
hill.
8. How it was used
before and now
In the past, The Great Pyramid of Giza was
used for storing Khufu's body and his
possessions. Now today, they use The
Great Pyramid of Giza as a tourist attraction
and for archaeological investigations.
9. Significance
I think the Pyramid of Giza is really something special. We have never gotten
a chance to see the olden days, how it looked like or the lifestyle. It's so
great that we have an opportunity to see a structure that was built in that
time and how Egyptian laborers made one of the worlds largest buildings
without any modern tools. Another reason is that is was the largest
building for over 3,800 years which is quite long. It's so surprising the
pyramid hasn't been damaged in a place that has lots of sandstorms. The
pyramid represents the Egyptian citizens. It makes people want to travel
from home to see the pyramid and makes the Egyptians feel proud that
people come from all around the world to see what their ancestors have
done. All that hard work really paid off.
10. Conclusion
In conclusion it's a truly amazing story of how it is
one of the largest buildings that exists. It's a
remarkable building that has lots of beliefs and
theories to it and gets people excited and really
interested to learn about the great pyramid of Giza.
15. Queens chamber
The Queen's chamber is just
called that but is unlikely for
any queen to be buried in
here because Khufu's three
wives were buried in the
three tiny pyramids in front
of the Great Pyramid.
16. Sources
http://curiosity.discovery.com/question/pyramid-of-giza-constructed
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080313164032AACba7w
http://www.personal.psu.edu/mkw5102/giza.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyramid_of_Giza
http://www.google.co.nz
https://www.google.co.nz/imghp?hl=en&tab=ii&biw=1024&bih=672
http://euler.slu.edu/~bart/egyptianhtml/kings%20and%20Queens/Khufu.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giza
http://guardians.net/egypt/gp4.htm
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