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Who was the pyramid built for?

It was mainly built for the honor of the kings and queens so that when they died they could be buried in it.


Did all pharaohs in ancient Egypt have pyramids?

No, mostly just pharaohs were buried in pyramids. Some pharaohs actually killed servants to take with them to the afterlife. Pharaohs paid the embalmer to mummify the servants. To the servants it would be a great honor to be mummified and be taken to the afterlife with their king.


Why did the pharaohs want such big pyramids to be buried in?

Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs wanted such big Pyramids because it was a sign of their power. They wanted everyone to know what they could do. Pharaohs were recognized as Gods in Ancient Egypt. So when they had massive structures the pharaohs wanted them to last for eternity. When they built them they forced everyone to work on them. It was an honor to help build a pyramid. Not only was it forced but only the kings highest members of the family were able to bury the pharaoh. The Pharaohs were buried with gold and all the necessities needed to live in their after life. So pretty much because they can and it shows how powerful they are the more unique and the bigger the higher a pharaoh was believed to be.:)


What power did the pharaohs have?

The pharaohs had absolute authority. By Destiny Pecoraro


What are the obligations of the pharaohs?

Pharaohs were considered both political and religious leaders in ancient Egypt, responsible for maintaining ma'at, or cosmic order, through just governance and moral integrity. They oversaw agricultural production, managed resources, and led military campaigns to protect the kingdom. Additionally, pharaohs were expected to perform religious rituals and build temples to honor the gods, ensuring the favor of the divine for the prosperity of their people. Their role was crucial in uniting the nation and providing stability and prosperity.

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What is these was constructed to honor the pharaohs?

Pyramids and Temples were built to honor and to worship Gods and Pharaoh's.


How did pharaohs honor their gods?

by praying.


Why did the Egyptians decorated there pharaohs tomds?

To show honor and respect to there Pharaohs/ Goddess


Who was the first god or goddess to be put in a pyramid?

Pharaohs, or kings of Egypt, were put in pyramids (Egyptians considered their pharaohs to be gods). The Pyramid of Djoser (2630--2612 BC) was the first major pyramid constructed in Egypt.


Why did the egyptians spend years and many resources to build enormous tmbs for yheir dead pharaohs?

They wanted to honor them


What was the main purpose in building pyramids in ancient Egypt?

The Ancient Egyptians constructed pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs (kings).


Who was the pyramid built for?

It was mainly built for the honor of the kings and queens so that when they died they could be buried in it.


Why did egyptians built pyramids for their kings?

The pyramids of ancient Egypt were built by the Egyptian population as a memorial to their pharaohs. The pharaohs demanded that the pyramids be built in order to honor themselves. The pyramids were linked to power & the regions of ancient Egypt.


Why were the pyramids constructed in Egypt?

The pyramids were built as tombs for the Pharaohs, where their bodies were taken after death with the hope that they would be kept safe until the time came for their resurrection.


Why were elaborate tombs so important to pharaohs as well as everyday egyptians?

They were important to pharaohs because they showed how great or powerful they were and it helped them get to the afterlife. They were important to everyday Egyptians because they thought it was an honor to be in the presence of a great person's tomb.


How many pyramids did the Egyptians build over?

The ancient Egyptians built around 138 pyramids, primarily during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods. The most famous of these is the Great Pyramid of Giza, constructed for Pharaoh Khufu. These structures served as elaborate tombs to honor and protect the pharaohs in the afterlife, reflecting the Egyptians' architectural and engineering prowess.


Who was Judy Chicago's triangular installation called The Dinner Party constructed to honor and immortalize?

story's Notable Women