The Egyptian Pyramids of Giza

By Davina

What is it?

The pyramid is a shape with 4 sides sloping downwards with one sharp

point on the top. The base is a square shape. It is made out of low grade and fine limestone. Pink granite is used for

the inner walls.

When was it built?Khufu’s Pyramid: The Great Pyramid (2548BC-

2540BC) is also known as the oldest and largest pyramid of the 3.

Khafre’s Pyramid: The Pyramid of Khafre, also known as the Pyramid of Chepren is the 2nd tallest and 2nd largest pyramid. It was built in 2520BC-2494BC.

Menkaure’s Pyramid: The Menkaure Pyramid was the smallest among the 3 and was built around 2450BC.

Why was it built?

The pyramids serves as tombs for the pharaohs and queens. They mummify

the bodies to preserve the for the afterlife. They put valuables of the

pharaohs and queens so they can use it in the afterlife as well.

Where is it located?

The pyramids are located in Giza, Egypt and

the burial chambers of the pharaohs are located in the center of the

pyramid.

Who was it meant for?

The Great Pyramid of Giza was meant for Khufu’s tomb. The Khafre Pyramid is the one located in the middle and

was meant for Khufu. The Khafre Pyramid appears to be taller since it

was built on higher grounds. It is actually the shortest.

How did they built it?

The workers stack six mastabas on top of each other to create the Step Pyramid.The Great Pyramid required about 2.3

million stone blocks. They cut stone blocks by hammering wooden wedges into the stone which were then soaked in water.

The water will be absorbed into the stone and cause the wedges to crack and part so

they can places the blocks neatly.

Economic Value

Many tourists come to visit the Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of

the World. It gives a lot of money for the people who work there.

Aesthetic Value

It was one of the few buildings that were built with blocks. It was one of

the few buildings that were built with blocks. It also has a unique shape for a building in the past. The hieroglyphics and statues are also quite beautiful to

see.

Historical Value

It was a tomb for the pharaohs with a lot of jewels and riches. It also has a lot of hieroglyphics which people are

astounded by.

Scientific Value

Many people wanted to know how was it built and how did they come up with

the idea.Most of all, people try to decipher the

hieroglyphics that are carved and painted into the walls.

Social Value

• Many architects visit the pyramids and sometimes introduced themselves with other architects to gain more information from each other.

• Scientists team up with others to research about the pyramids, mummies and hieroglyphics.

• The pyramids are famous places to visit for vacation where tourists meet with others especially during the tour.

Educational value

• It has a lot of historical events which many people can gain knowledge through questions such as, ‘What was the pyramid meant for?’, ‘who built the pyramid?’…etc.

• The pyramid structure can help people such as architects to learn about different types of buildings and structures.

• The hieroglyphics itself in the pyramids are what many people want to learn, especially people who are interested in Egypt and ancient languages.

Beliefs Value

In the pyramids, there are a lot of illustrations about the Egyptian gods

such as Anubis and Horus. At the time the pyramids are built, people still

strongly believe in the Egyptian gods.

Ways to Preserve

I suggest that we find a way to invite tourists or keep gaining their attention to the pyramids by making a website, offer

or games and movies. Anything that attracts the audience about Egypt just like the movie ‘Mummy’. By convincing people to come to Egypt we can gain

money to help preserve the pyramids by cleaning it and reconstructing any

damaged parts.

Thank you