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In hieroglyphs the topmost pinnacle stone of a pyramid is called bnbnt, written benbenet or benben by Egyptologists. This word also signifies a sacred stone and is closely related to the word for the stem of a ship.
The Greeks who visited Egypt in ancient times gave the name pyramidion to this type of cap-stone.
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What is the point called that is on the top of the pyramid?
It is the apex.
Is a point on top of a pyramid a vertex?
yes
What is the differences between a Pentagonal pyramid and a pentagonal prism?
tat the pentagonal pyramid has a point at the top and the pentagonal prism is flat with out a point.
What is a four sided pyramid called?
A four sided pyramid is called a square based pyramid. It has a square base and four sides,(called edges,) that join at the apex. (the top of the pyramid.)
How are rectangular pyramid and triangular pyramid alike?
they both have a point at the top and is both three demensional shapes with polygons on the sides
What is the point called that is on the top of the pyramid?
It is the apex.
A figure having a polygon base and triangular sides which meet in a point at the top?
pyramid
What is the top of pyramid called?
The top of the pyramid was called the capstone.
The faces of a pyramid meet at a point called?
The fixed point at the intersection of all the faces of the pyramid is called the VERTEX of the pyramid.
What is the name of flat top pyramid?
The name of the flat top pyramid is called the ziggurat. They were not made by Egyptians however, they were made by the Mesopotamians.
What is the name of flat-top pyramid?
The flat-top pyramid is called a ziggurat.
Is a point on top of a pyramid a vertex?
yes
Pyramid with the top point cut off would be called what?
A frustum. Specifically, a frustum of a triangular pyramid -- as one could also have a frustum of a cone, square pyramid, etc.Read more: What_do_you_call_a_triangular_pyramid_with_the_top_cut_off
What is the thing on top of pyramids called?
The top of the pyramid is called the 'Apex.'
What was the highest point in the Egyptian empire?
The top of the pyramid
What is the top of the food pyramid called?
Fats, oils and sweets is the category at the top of the food pyramid.
What is the differences between a Pentagonal pyramid and a pentagonal prism?
tat the pentagonal pyramid has a point at the top and the pentagonal prism is flat with out a point.
