Egypt

         In social studies class we have started a new unit on Egypt, and more specifically, the building of the pyramids. The Egyptians built the pyramids as the final resting place for the pharaohs. The Egyptian people believed that the pyramid could restore life to a deceased pharaoh. The largest pyramid was built for pharaoh Cheops, though all the pyramids have been stripped of there outer limestone cover, the largest one still has limestone at the top. This limestone shows how much work went into the pyramids being as it was smooth on the outside, unlike a step pyramid. Though the pyramids were made for the pharaohs, the builders could have pyramids also. Though the builders could have a pyramid they would be much smaller then the size of the pharaoh's pyramid. A common misconception about the building of the pyramids was that, the pyramids were built by starved slaves. The truth is that the pyramid was felt by Egyptians who were fed and treated very well. I hope this has taught you something about Egypt.