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How many people did it take to build a pyramids?
Depends on the size. According to the greek historian Herodotus it took 100,000 naked slaves twenty years to build the Great Pyramid at Gizeh. More modern scholars estimate a much lower figure varying from 10,000 to 30,000.
What are the Aztec empire's great achievements?
The Aztec Empire has many great achievements. One of their greatest was their skill in engineering. They were able to build roads, pyramids, houses, and bridges. They also has great success in agriculture and created floating gardens.
How many slaves died building the pyramids?
According to the Greek historian Herodotus (c.450BC) 100,000 slaves toiled in the hot sun for 20 years to build the great pyramid of king Khufu. Modern estimates put the number at about 10,000 to 30,000.
Major events in khufu's life?
Khufu ruled for many years. He ruled from 2590- 2568 BC. Many people believe he was cruel because he treated his workers badly and only gave them onions to eat. he built The Great Pyramid at Giza during the yearly Nile's flood so that the farmers would only work on his pyramid
Why are the pyramids at Giza remarkable?
The pyramids at Giza in Egypt are remarkable because thousands of years ago, it would seem almost impossible to build such huge and mathematically sound edifices. They took years to build, 15 years or more for the three largest ones was common. How huge blocks of granite could be transported from miles away on the Nile for example seems an impossible task, yet via slave labor or labor by working citizens it was accomplished. Also, many people are astounded by the engineering skills that were required to plan and build these extravagant tombs seemed out of place so many thousands of years ago.
