L E S S O N 1 4

THE PYRAMIDS

ENGINEERING

Applying scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

Ancient Egyptians made great progress in the field of engineering.

SOME FACTS

138 pyramids have been found in Egypt. Pyramids are actually tombs for the pharaohs.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest. There are 2 million blocks used in its construction.

HOW WERE THEY BUILT?

Slaves were used for labor. A

large ramp had to be built to

carry the blocks to the top.

When it was finished, the ramp had to be torn down.

This map shows the grounds for the most famous of the pyramids.

The View From Above

STEP PYRAMIDS

THE RED PYRAMID

This is at a different site then the earlier pyramids and is the 3rd largest.

of all Egyptian pyramids. It was built for King Sneferu.

SMOOTH SURFACE PYRAMIDS

Many pyramids had a smooth surface at one time that has

crumbled with age. When they were new, they reflected the sun

and looked heavenly.

THE SPHINX

This huge sculpture of a lion with the head of a pharaoh guards the entrance to one of the pyramids.

The nose was shot off by Turks during the 15th century. It also had a fake beard at one time and was painted

bright colors.

WHAT DO THE PYRAMIDS TELL US ABOUT THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS?

• Egyptians were highly developed builders and engineers.

• Egyptians placed a big emphasis on the importance of their kings.

• Egyptians believed in the after-life.

QUEEN HATSHEPSUT

KING RAMSES

THE GREAT!

KING TUTTHE BOY KING

RAMESES THE FIRST

QUEEN NEFERTITI?