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Egyptian pyramid resources. Photos and builders of Great Pyramid, Hatshepsut's Temple, Temple at Luxor, Temple of Amon, Temple of Horus, and Zoser's Necropolis.

Egyptian Pyramids

Pictures of the Egyptian Pyramids.

Egyptian Pyramids

Pictures of the basic stages in the development of Egyptian pyramids from the mastaba to the familiar form we think of as a pyramid.

Imhotep - Famous Egyptian Architect Imhotep

Imhotep was a famous ancient Egyptian architect.

Great Pyramid at Giza

The Great Pyramid at Giza is the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world still visible.

Mastaba - Egyptian Pyramid Mastaba

Mastaba is a type of Egyptian pyramid.

Bent Pyramid

A bent pyramid was a stage in the development of Egyptian pyramids.

How Tall was the Great Pyramid at Giza?

FAQ on the height of the Great Pyramid at Giza.

Pyramids Purpose and Construction

The Egyptian way of death. The development in architecture from mastaba to pyramid. Children's books on pyramids.

Ancient Egyptian Architecture

Photos and builders of Great Pyramid, Hatshepsut's Temple, Temple at Luxor, Temple of Amon, Temple of Horus, and Zoser's Necropolis.

Ancient Egyptian Pyramids

Fact and figures on the ancient Egyptian pyramids, including history, construction, and specific pyramids.

Construction of the Pyramids

Examines how Egyptians got enormous stone blocks to the tops of their pyramids.

The Great Pyramid

Discussion of how the site was uncovered and photos of the interior.

Step Pyramid Complex at Djosser

The step pyramid complex at Djosser was built during the third Dynasty (c. 2800 B.C.) in what is now Saqqara. A clickable plan of the complex with photos, drawings, and map showing location of Saqqara.

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