The Pyramids Of Egypt
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On the rocky plateau of Giza, rise three great pyramids, each built
during the lifetime of a pharaoh. Together, these pyramids constitute the most
celebrated group of monuments in the world. While the pyramids at Giza were
built in the Fourth Dynasty (2615-2500 BC), the first pyramid was actually ....
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.... and the tomb furnished with all the various objects of regular life,
the ka could return and continue its life despite the death of the physical body.
The Egyptians also had other means of burial practices. Many of the
pharaohs were buried in hidden temples. A famous discovery is the one of King
Tutankhamen.
King Cheops of the Fourth Dynasty chose a plateau in Giza for his
pyramid. He followed his father's constructions which was the first real
pyramid.
The pyramid of Cheops wa ....
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