The Architecture of Ancient Egypt: The Great Pyramid

Then he built the first pyramid by placing the big stones on top of each other. Starting with Egypt's first third dynasty staircase pyramid, they were built with authorized walls and layers. (Arnold 1991, p 160). In these early pyramids, the certification layer was inclined inward obliquely. The inclination may be to support temporary inclination in one step and / or to provide structural stability. Each part of the pyramid between the two steps is called mastaba.

This is the first pyramid built in Egypt, the prototype of all pyramid buildings. Sakara's staircase pyramid is one of the most wonderful architectural wonders of the ancient world and is known as the first huge stone building. The staircase of the pyramid-sized building is completely made of stone, it is never built. Ancient Egyptians believed that witches cause illness, accidents, infertility, but before applying practical treatments to patients, various magic ceremonies and spells as part of the treatment can be done physically and spiritually We conducted a comprehensive treatment of mental health. The medical kit also includes various amulets and charm of magic, so the combination of magic and medicine is also obvious.

Great pyramid. Khufu or Cheops is approximately 2585-2560 b.cc. Rule The Egyptian Great pyramid was built in Giza, the only building listed as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. In addition to his architectural project, he is an innovator who associates the king with the sun god Re. Multiple marriages with family brothers and sisters and half brothers and sisters made Hufu's genealogy more complicated. However, much details of his family relationship is inferred from the name in the grave. His full name is Khuefwi-Khnum, "May Khnum protects me." He is the son of former King Sneferu and Queen Hetepheres I. His brothers and sisters were buried near Da Sur 's father' s pyramid. These prince include Ii-nofer, Netjeraperef, and Kanofer. Kuff's housewife was Meritheth, his son Kawab died before he reached the throne. The second queen, Henutsen, is the mother of at least two other sons, King Djedefre and Khafre. After Houfu, Djedefre reigned for four years.