Unraveling the Great Pyramid of Egypt: Building Techniques & Mysteries
Explore the architectural marvel of Djoser's pyramid complex and delve into the construction secrets of the Great Pyramid at Giza. Discover the significance of King Khufu to ancient Egyptians and debunk myths surrounding the pyramid's construction. Uncover the use of slave labor, the intricate building process, and the cultural beliefs intertwined with this ancient wonder. Learn about the challenges faced by the architects and the innovations that made these structures possible.
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3 buildings in Djosers pyramid complex 2 new features of the buildings 1 architect of Djoser s pyramid complex
One of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. But how did they do it? Learning Objectives: Learning Objectives: 1. To learn about King Khufu and the importance of the king to ordinary Egyptians 2. To learn how the Great Pyramid at Giza was built
1. Which king is it believed the Great Pyramid was built for? 2. How did Herodotus view him? List 3 some points 3. Why can we not trust Herodotus' account? Make 2 points 4. List 4 reasons why may ordinary Egyptians have been happy to build this pyramid for their king?
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1. Where is the Great Pyramid located? 2. Why was this site chosen? List 4 reasons 3. What problems did the architects have to overcome? 4. How many cubic metre blocks of limestone were used for the Great Pyramid core? 5. How may the Egyptians have transported this amount of stone from the quarries to the pyramid sites? 6. How may the blocks have been lifted into place?
One of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. But how did they do it? Learning Objectives: Learning Objectives: 1. To learn about King Khufu and the importance of the king to ordinary Egyptians 2. To learn how the Great Pyramid at Giza was built
T or F Slave labour was used to build the Great Pyramid.
T or F If you helped build the pyramid you may get into the next life
T or F The pyramid was built on the East Coast of the Nile
T or F The worlds oldest paved road at Lisht in the Faiyum area was 12 kilometres long and up to 11 metres wide
