pyramids
royal tombs
built with manpower
for some 100,000 workers labored over 20 years
millions of stones
barges, wooden sleds, ramps
Ancient Egypt
Pharaohs
ancient Egyptian kings
Inside
Great Pyramid of Giza
points very precisely to the North
Paintings on walls
Passageways
Burial chambers for family and servants
Treasure and items for Pharaohs to use in the afterlife
west signified death
west side of the Nile
spirits of the dead are ready for afterlife journey