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There are two explanations for the alignment of the Pyramids of Giza. The first explanation is that they follow the path of the sun, so every day the sun passes directly over them. The second explanation is that the three pyramids are aligned with the three stars of Orion's belt.
About two weeks excluding the opening and closing ceremonies.
The two predominant building materials used in ancient Egypt were sun-baked mud brick and stone, mainly limestone, but also sandstone and granite in considerable quantities.
Ancient diptychs were made of stone, wood, ivory and wax. A diptych is any object with two flat plates that are attached at a hinge. Diptychs were popular in ancient world.
There are about three types of pyramids in Ancient Egypt: "True" pyramid- The typical pyramid, with smooth sides and hard edges(the pyramids you would imagine) Bent pyramid- Very smooth and has curved sides(obviously looks bent!) Stepped Pyramid- Has many steps to the top(it's a STEP pyramid!)