The Pyramids of Giza: everything you need to know

[daryl76]

would love to see these in real, just like the stonehenge

 

[jw5]

Aligned - The three pyramids are perfectly aligned with Orion's belt.

 

[jw5]

Temperature - The temperature inside these structures is consistent, and close to the average temperature on Earth: around 20º C.

 

[jw5]

Sun - All of the pyramids were built on the west of the River Nile, facing the setting sun.

 

[jw5]

Legend - They faced the sun as the Ancient Egyptians saw the sun as a divinity, and believed burying their Pharaoh in a pyramid would elevate them to their rightful place alongside the gods.

 

[jw5]

Numerous - These pyramids were not isolated structures. There were around 100 pyramids around Egypt, but most have been reduced to rubble.

 

[in3deep]

Can the pyramids really be considered impressive if it can be easily consumed by @ginfreely 's meow meow?

 

[jw5]

No hieroglyphs - You may think of hieroglyphs when you think of the pyramids, however the Pyramids of Giza are actually hieroglyph-free.

 

[jw5]

Shiny - The exterior was made out of highly-polished limestone blocks, which made them shine and reflect the sunlight.

 

[ginfreely]

Can the pyramids really be considered impressive if it can be easily consumed by @ginfreely 's meow meow?

Fuck off you evil filthy Indian son of whore. Pui!

 

[in3deep]

Fuck off you evil filthy Indian son of whore. Pui!

The only filthy person is you. Look at the amount of vulgarities you use compared to me who uses clean language

 

[jw5]

Great Sphinx - The pyramids are guarded by the Great Sphinx of Giza. The face of the sphinx is thought to represent the Pharaoh Khafre.

 

[jw5]

Tombs - Egyptians buried their nobles alongside their possessions and treasures, as they believed that the dead could use their possessions in the afterlife.

 

[ginfreely]

The only filthy person is you. Look at the amount of vulgarities you use compared to me who uses clean language

You evil filthy Indian son of whore insulting a woman as dirty slut whore mistress is the filthy person no matter what language you used and my vulgarities are reserved for you evil filthy coward criminal bullies. Pui!

 

[ginfreely]

You evil filthy Indian son of whore insulting a woman as dirty slut whore mistress is the filthy person no matter what language you used and my vulgarities are reserved for you evil filthy coward criminal bullies. Pui!

What makes bullies think they are entitled to insult people dirty without being returned with vulgarities? They should be shot dead Knnbccb

 

[jw5]

Theories - There are lots of theories that say the Egyptians were helped by a more advanced civilization to build their pyramids.

 

[jw5]

Which civilization? - Numerous theories point to a civilization from another planet helping the Egyptians to build them so perfectly. But they're just conspiracy theories.

 

[jw5]

Transporting blocks - Historians believe a system of ramps around the structure was used to help move the giant blocks.

 

[jw5]

Word - ‘Pyramid’ doesn't actually come from the Egyptian language, but the Greek words ‘pyra’ (meaning fire, light, symbol) and ‘midos’ (middle)