Egyptian pyramids

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A view of the pyramids at Giza from the plateau to the south of the complex. From right to left are the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. The three smaller pyramids in the foreground are associated with Menkaure's pyramid.

Pyramid in hieroglyphs

The Pyramids of Egypt are among the largest structures ever built^[1] and are one of the most important examples of Ancient Egyptian civilization. Most were built during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods.^[2]

[change] Construction dates

The following table lays out the chronology of the construction of most of the major pyramids. Each pyramid is identified through the pharaoh who ordered it built, their approximate reign and its location.

[change] See also

• Pyramid

[change] References

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Pyramids of Egypt

[change] Other websites

• Old Kingdom Pyramids of Egypt - Aldokkan
• Pyramids of Egypt – Comprehensive site by an Egyptian archaeology enthusiast that includes spectacular photographs of dozens of pyramids.
• Ancient Authors – A site that quotes descriptions of the "Labyrinth" of Amenemhet III's pyramid at el-Lahun by various ancient authors.
• Ancient Egyptian History - A comprehensive & consise educational website focusing on the basic and the advanced in all aspects of Ancient Egypt
• ANCIENT EGYPT - History & Chronology – A site detailing the major pyramid sites of ancient Egypt and Nubia (Sudan).
• www.great-pyramid.info – Photographs and information on Egyptian pyramids.
• Pyramids of Giza colour satellite imagery (Wikimapia - Google maps)
• Pyramids in relation with the Noble Quraan (Quran)
• diagram of an ancient pyramid from bbc.co.uk
• Egypt Gallery at www.universalcat.org Striking images of the Giza Plateau at night, images can be enlarged to screen size.
• Pyramids of Giza color satellite imagery

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