The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is part of the Giza Pyramid Complex and is the largest of the three pyramids there. While it was built for a pharaoh by workers, others have put forward aliens had to help the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids. However, archaeological evidence has disproved this.
Background
What It Is
The three Pyramids at the Giza pyramid complex were built primarily during the Old Kingdom, with the first one being built in 2611 and the last one being completed by 1292 at the latest [1]. The ancient Egyptians believed that their pharaoh was divine, so these large pyramids were built in order to be a final resting place where he could be remembered as majestic and to hold everything he would need in the afterlife [2]; the Giza Complex also had different religious aspects that could be used to help the Pharaoh after his death [3]. Specifically, the Great Pyramid was built for the Pharaoh Khufu over twenty years [4].
Context of the Site
The Great Pyramid of Giza was first excavated in 1880 by Sir Petrie [4]. Since then, more excavations have been done at the Giza Plateau. These excavations have helped archaeologists confirm that these pyramids were used as tombs for pharaohs [3]. In the pyramid complex, some unassembled boats were found, presumably to bring the Pharaohs to the afterworld [3]; however, not too much is known about the inside of the Pyramid [5].
Construction
Controversy
References
- ↑ Harrison, George. "How were the Egyptian pyramids built? When and why were they constructed, how many are there and who built them?" The Sun, News Group Newspapers Limited, 28 Oct. 2017, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4524622/egyptian-pyramids-built-construction-egypt/. Accessed 31 Oct. 2017.
- ↑ "Egyptian Pyramids." History, A+E Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/the-egyptian-pyramids. Accessed 31 Oct. 2017.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Hawass, Zahi. Currrent World Archaeology, edited by Emma Watts-Plumpkin, 8 Nov. 2003, https://www.world-archaeology.com/features/pyramids-excavation-and-preservation/. Accessed 1 Nov. 2017.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mark, Joshua J. "Great Pyramid of Giza." Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient History Encyclopedia Limited, 19 Dec. 2016, https://www.ancient.eu/Great_Pyramid_of_Giza/. Accessed 1 Nov. 2017.
- ↑ Hawass, Zahi. "Secrets of the Great Pyramid." Dr. Zahi Hawass, www.drhawass.com/wp/secrets-of-the-great-pyramid/. Accessed 1 Nov. 2017.