The great pyramids at Giza are among the largest stone structures
in the world, unsurpassed in size and scope since the days of
antiquity. The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is the only one of
the ancient Seven Wonders of the World still standing. And yet,
despite over four thousand years of study, some debate still
surrounds these structures at the most basic levels. Who built the
pyramids? How were such feats accomplished years before the advent
of modern engineering? Why were the pyramids built in the first
place? This volume explores the circumstances surrounding these
mighty structures, including pyramid design, construction and
architecture, foundations in Egyptian cosmology, symbolism, and
political implications. Narrative chapters, primary documents, and
detailed histories of individual pyramids bring the reader to a
deeper understanding of the Old Kingdom, a unique integration of
church and state that allowed its rulers to ascend to the position
of god after death. These conditions laid the groundwork for the
creation of such massive tomb markers, powerful monuments designed
to equip pharaohs for the afterlife and immortalize them for all
eternity.
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