MYSTERIES OF THE BUILT WORLD:

THE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN PYRAMIDS


Rationale for teachers and parents

 

 


Introduction: geography, life and spirituality

Overview Picture of the Pyramids

The oldest stone buildings in the world are the pyramids. They have stood for nearly 5000 years and it seems likely that they will continue to stand for thousands of years yet. People have always been fascinated by the pyramids due to their size, age and strength. In this unit we will examine why and how the pyramids were built.

 
How to build your own pyramid

  

 


Quiz: test your knowledge

 

Building the pyramids

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