Ancient Egyptians built pyramids from 2700 BC until around 1700 BC. The first pyramid was erected during the Third Dynasty by the Pharaoh Djoser and his architect Imhotep.

Pyramids of Giza, three 4th- dynasty (c. 2575–c. 2465 bce) pyramids erected on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jīzah (Giza) in northern Egypt. In ancient times they …

Oct 14, 2009 · The pyramid's smooth, angled sides symbolized the rays of the sun and were designed to help the king's soul ascend to heaven and join the gods, particularly the sun god Ra.

Sep 8, 2025 · A pyramid, in its most basic definition, is a monumental structure with a broad base that narrows gradually to a point or apex. Its sides are usually triangular, meeting at the top, …

The Great Pyramid of Giza[a] is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu ("Cheops"), who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom.

Sep 13, 2025 · A pyramid is a monumental structure constructed of or faced with stone or brick and having a rectangular base and four sloping triangular or trapezoidal sides meeting at an …

From right to left, the three largest are: the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure with three queen's pyramids. Famous pyramids (cut-through with …

Santa Cecilia Acatitlan pyramid The Aztecs dominated central Mexico in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. [5] Their capital was Tenochtitlan on the shore of Lake Texcoco – the site of modern …

The Giza pyramid complex (also called the Giza necropolis) in Egypt is home to the Great Pyramid, the pyramid of Khafre, and the pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated …

There are over 100 pyramids in Egypt. Most of them are on the western side of the River Nile. Some Egyptologists have different opinions on why the ancient Egyptian Kings built pyramids …