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The Pyramids at Giza

adj.
relating to Egypt or its people
Egyptian pyramids
Focus Why did the Egyptians The Egyptian pyramids are large
build many pyramids? n. a four-sided building with sloping sides meeting at the top

e.g. They put treasure stone structures. They rise from the

in the pyramids. floor of the Sahara Desert. The

ancient Egyptians built about 100 pyramids between 2900

and 1500 B.C.E. Most of them were located along the

west bank of the Nile River. Many are partially in ruins,

but a few are in excellent condition.

Unit 7 | The Pyramids at Giza