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The pyramids are the stone tombs of Egypt's kings - the Pharaohs and one of the world's greatest historical mysteries. They have stood for thousands of years, filled with many hidden secrets: clues about what life (and death) was like in Ancient Egypt. Why did the Ancient Egyptians build pyramids? The Egyptians believed that if the pharaoh's body could be mummified after death the pharaoh would live forever. The tombs were designed to protect the buried Pharaoh's body and his belongings. Where were they built? Most of the pyramids can be found on the western side of the Nile River, just into the dry desert. How does the dry desert help? The dry desert heat worked to keep the Pharaohs's body and his belongings from decomposing and rotting away. Why did they build pyramids next to the Nile? The reason they built the pyramids next to the Nile River was so it would be easier to get the blocks to the pyramid. The stones could be bought nearer to the pyramid building site by boat. What was is the name of the most famous pyramid? The Great Pyramid is the largest and most famous of the pyramids. It was built for the Pharaoh Khuf. It is over 140 metres high and took 20 years to build. What guards the pyramids? The Sphinx stands in front of all the pyramids in Giza. It has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.

How do pyramids help us know so much about life in Ancient Egypt? Ancient Egyptians were buried with their belongings and the tomb walls were painted with scenes from the dead persons life. By examining the objects (artifacts) and paintings in the tombs, we have been able to understand a lot more about life in Ancient Egypt. We can learn about how the Egyptians lived by looking at the objects stored in pyramids ready to be used in the afterlife.

We can learn about how the Egyptians lived by looking at the walls of pyramids.

In this painting we can see some of the animals they kept. What else? What is the afterlife? The Egyptians believed that when they died, they would make a journey to another world where they would lead a new life. They would need all the things they had used when they were alive, so their families would put those things in their graves. Egyptians paid vast amounts of money to have their bodies properly preserved. Egyptians who were poor were buried in the sand whilst the rich ones were buried in a tomb. Egyptian Pharaohs

Who were the Pharaohs? Pharaohs were the king or Queen of Egypt. Most pharaohs were men but some well-known pharaohs, such as Nefertiti and Cleopatra, were women. A Pharaoh was the most important and powerful person in the kingdom. He was the head of the government and high priest of every temple.The people of Egypt considered the pharaoh to be a half-man, halfgod. The Pharaoh owned all of Egypt. Interesting fact The ancient Egyptians did not refer to their Kings as Pharaohs. The word Pharaoh comes from the Greek language and was used by the

Greeks and Hebrews to refer to the Kings of Egypt. Today, we also use the word Paraoh when referring to the kings of Egypt. Who was the first king/pharaoh of Egypt? The first true pharaoh of Egypt was Narmer (sometimes called Menes), who united Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt. He was the first king of the First Dynasty, the beginning of the Old Kingdom. Egypt was once divided into two kingdoms. The kingdom in Lower Egypt was called the red crown and the one in Upper Egypt was known as the white crown. Around 3100 B.C. the pharaoh of the north conquered the south and Egypt became united. The pharaoh's name was King Narmer (Menes). He founded the first capital of Egypt where the two lands met. It was called Memphis. (Thebes became the next capital of Egypt and then Amarna was made the capital during the reign of King Akhenaten.) The story of Ancient Egypt begins from when the north and the south were united as one country under the first pharaoh Menes. Which God did the people think their Pharaoh was? The Ancient Egyptians believed that their Pharaoh was the god Horus, son of Re, the sun god. When a pharaoh died he was believed to be united with the sun and then a new Horus ruled on earth. Where were Pharaohs buried? In the Old and Middle Kingdoms (2628-1638 BC), Egyptian kings were buried in pyramids. About 50 royal pyramids have survived. They were built on the desert edge, west of the ancient capital of Memphis.

In the New Kingdom (1504-1069 BC), Egyptian kings were buried in tombs in the Valley of the Kings at Thebes. These tombs were tunnels cut deep into the natural rock. How many wives did a pharaoh have? Pharaohs often had several wives but only one was queen. Who is the most famous pharaoh of Egypt? The most famous Egyptian pharaoh today is, without doubt, Tutankhamun.

The piramids of Giza and the sphinx are famous. They're two the wonders of the world.They are in Giza.

Egypt Attractions

Egypt offers innumerable attractions where tourists can immerse themselves in a rich ancient culture and history. Every major city boasts of magnificent monuments that must be seen to be believed.

In Giza, witness the colossal Pyramids of Giza and the majestic Sphinx, which has been presiding over the desert sands for centuries. In Luxor, the Luxor and Karnak Temples cannot be missed. The Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, is also found in Luxor. The High Dam of Aswan, which ushered a revolution in Egypt, and Lake Nasser-the world's largest man-made lake-are also popular tourist destinations. In Aswan, the stupendous rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, which were cut and reconstructed in 1968, are simply breathtaking