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What is the tallest pyramid in ancient Egypt?

I believe it was the step pyramid. The Great Pyramid of Giza at 480.5 feet originally but due to erosion is now somewhat smaller.


Where was the most well-known ziggurat located in sumer?

Great Ziggurat of Ur


Pharaoh best known for monuments built to him?

If u mean which builder it is Khufu he build the first complete pyramid ,pyramid of Giza


Why does a pyramid face north?

The Great Pyramid's north-south axis is aligned to within three-sixtieths of a degree of true north-south. It would be worthwhile to note that this alignment is more accurate than that of the Meridian Building at the Greenwich Observatory in London, which deviates from true north by nine-sixtieths of a degree. Even though there is no evidence in ancient texts that the Egyptians used astronomical knowledge in the construction of the pyramids, it seemed possible that they did indeed possess such knowledge, and had used it in finding the true north.


What year were pyramids first built?

Pyramids were created in a series of stages. First were square, house like tombs that the bodies were buried beneith. Then a pharoah named Djoser decided he wanted something bigger and better. He told his architect, Imhotep, to build him something better. Imhotep created a step pyramid, which consisted of seven steps. After Djoser were a few more step pyramids. Then a pharoah decided he wanted what we call now as a true pyramid. Unfortunately angle of the pyramid was too steep and the structure became unstable halfway, so the angle was shallowed and it became a bent pyramid. After that, the first true pyramid was built, the Great Pyramid of Giza for a pharoah named Khufu (Cheops in Greek).

Related Questions

What direction the the pyramid face?

it faces North


What direction does the pyramid face?

north, east, south, or westUp.


In which direction was the Great Pyramid from Memphis?

East


What directions do the four corners of the great pyramid point to?

The four corners of the great pyramid face the four compass directions of the world. The directions are North, West, South, and East.


What are two names of the great pyramid?

The Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. The great pyramid of Khufu and the great pyramid of Cheops (the greek version of khufu).


What is the slant height of the Great Pyramid of Egypt?

The slant height of the Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is approximately 186.3 meters (611 feet). This measurement is the distance from the apex of the pyramid to the midpoint of one of its base edges, following the triangular face of the pyramid. The slant height is crucial for understanding the pyramid's geometry and design, contributing to its iconic shape.


How many face are on a pyramid?

there is four faces on a pyramid


Does a pyramid named by the shape of its face?

face


Is the Pyramid of Kufu the smallest pyramid of the Great Pyramid?

The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three Pyramids of Giza a.k.a the Great Pyramid.


What was the largest pyramid ever built?

The Great Pyramid of Cholula.


Is there a specfic name for the great pyramid of Giza?

The Great Pyramid, the 1st pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu (or sometimes Cheops)


Why is the Great Pyramid famous?

The Great Pyramid is the largest pyramid in the world and has been around for years.