Pyramids

Ancient structures with triangular faces, often used as tombs.

Massive ancient structures, typically with triangular faces converging to a single point at the top. Most commonly associated with ancient Egypt, pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs and their consorts. The most famous examples include the Great Pyramid of Giza.

The word 'pyramid' comes from the Greek word 'pyramis', which means 'wheat measure'.

Pyramids are big, triangle-shaped buildings that ancient people built, often to bury important leaders like pharaohs.

The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years
Some pyramids were built as temples or observatories
The Egyptians used ramps and levers to move massive stones

monument structure

Great Pyramid of Giza Step Pyramid of Djoser Bent Pyramid

base sides apex

ancient Egypt Giza Necropolis