This paper will outline the significance of the architecture and basic structure of Giza Pyramids and why the Egyptians thought building pyramids was so important to their daily and social life, and the paper will also discuss the accomplishment and impact to the modern world. This paper will focus on the fundamental part of why and how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids and what the pyramids stand for of the Egyptians’ beliefs.
The great Giza Pyramid is considered to be the most famous funerary structures of the three great pyramids tombs at Giza (Menkaure, Khafre, and Khufu.) , and they were built during the reign of Khufu, second king of the fourth dynasty 2,720-2,560 BC, Khafre(ruled 2520-2494 BCE), and Menkaure (ruled c. 2490-2472 BCE.) It stands on the Giza plateau nearby Cairo and is the biggest pyramid in Egypt. The pyramid itself now stands 137 meters high; its original height of 146.16 meters is indicated by an iron post erected on the apex. Each side originally measured 230.362 meters or 440 royal cubits. The structure consists of approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing more than two tons At present the side measures 227 meters, due to the loss of the casing stones. The core masonry consists of large blocks of local limestone taken from the nearby quarries and built around and over a rocky knoll. The size of the knoll cannot be determined, since it is completely covered by the pyramid. When King Khufu ordered and paid the workers to build the pyramids. He had them make tombs inside. Along with building these tombs he ordered to be put in a stone coffin and have the tomb sealed tightly when he dies. These tombs that were built were very sacred.
On the north face, is the pyramid's entrance. A number of corridors, galleries, and escape shafts either lead to the King's burial chamber, or were intended to serve other functions. The King's chamber is located at the heart of the pyramid, only accessible through the Great Gallery and...