Ancient Egyptian Pyramids

Flashcards about ancient Egyptian pyramids and their historical context.

West Bank of the River Nile

The West Bank of the River Nile, location of the Pyramids Of Giza.

Pyramids

Served as housing for the bodies of the pharaohs.

Egyptology

The study of ancient Egypt.

Saqqara

Located 10 miles south of the Pyramids Of Giza, considered the birthplace of pyramid building.

Step Pyramid of Djoser

Egypt's first pyramid, a 200-foot tall mausoleum with six limestone platforms.

Purpose of Pyramids

Ensured the king was remembered by the living, crucial for success in the afterlife.

Historical Significance of Djoser's Pyramid

The world's first monumental structure built in stone.

Red Pyramid

First geometrically true pyramid.

Bent Pyramid

A misshapen experiment in pyramid building.

Pyramids Of Giza

Most iconic monuments in Egypt, marking a significant era of pyramid construction.