The Pyramids of Egypt

The Pyramids of Egypt, one of the wonders of the world, were built over 4600 years ago.

The Egyptian pyramids were shaped to represent the primordial mound from which the Egyptians believed the earth was created, as well to model the descending rays of the sun.

Most pyramids were faced with polished, highly reflective white limestone, in order to give them a brilliant appearance when viewed from a distance.

While it is generally agreed that pyramids were burial monuments, there is continued disagreement on the particular theological principles that might have given rise to them. One theory is that they were designed as a type of "resurrection machine"

The great pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20 year period. The site was first prepared, and blocks of stone were transported and placed.

Pharaoh Khufu's structure is the oldest, biggest and most famous of the great Pyramids of Egypt. It was built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu (2589 to 2566 BC) and is the only true surviving member of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.