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Pyramids
By Fernando Duron
Where the word pyramid comes
from
• I learned that the word “pyramis” actually
comes from the Greek word “pyramid”
which means “wheat cake”.
• In earlier dynastic period of Egyptian
history, those with sufficient means were
buried in mastabas.
• Mastabas, a bench-like structure, comes
from the Arabic word meaning 'bench'.
Tombs of the pyramid shape
• Egyptologists have developed many
theories about why the tombs of the early
pharaohs were built in the pyramid shape.
The ancient Egyptians believed that it was
important to be buried properly. The
ancient Egyptians made these tombs for
the pharaohs and their queens. I learned
that a pyramid is a massive structure built
as a tomb or grave to house the mortal
remains of a ruler and his kin.
Ancient Civilizations
• I learned that around 2509 B.C. ancient
civilizations were creating history. The
great pyramids have always been
considered as one of the most enduring
symbols representing the architectural
excellence of ancient Egyptian civilization.
A major problem facing the builders
• The earliest royal burials in ancient Egypt
were pits dug in the ground with mounds
built over them. A major problem facing the
builders of the ancient Egyptian pyramids
was that of getting the large stone blocks
to the height they required. The ramps
were built on incline planes of mud, brick,
and rubble.
The Earliest Form of Pyramid
• The earliest form of pyramids are step
pyramids dating back to the 3rd dynasty.
The true pyramid is an improvement on
the step pyramid. I learned that there no
more famous ancient sites within Egypt
than those of the great pyramids. In the
new kingdom pharaohs were buried in
rock cut tombs in the valley of the kings.
The Step Pyramid
I know that the step
pyramid has several
steps on every side.
These steps look like
“mastabas” (an
Egyptian word for
bench) stacked on
each other. I also
know that the step
pyramid is from the
3rd Dynasty.
The True Pyramid
I know that the true
pyramid is a natural
development on the
step pyramid. It is also
from the 3rd dynasty.
And it was made the
year after the Step
pyramid was made.
The Bent Pyramid
• The bent pyramid at
Dahshur is known for
us to remember the
Egyptians. It was
made in the 4th
dynasty. It was also
one of the best
pyramids.
The Great Sphinx
• The Great Sphinx is a
human headed lion
that was carved from
a mound of natural
rock. It is located in
Giza where it guards
the front of Khafra`s
pyramid. The beard of
the Great Sphinx was
added during the New
Kingdom.
The Great Pyramids of Giza
• There are three Great
Pyramids of Giza.
The biggest is the
greatest pyramid of
Giza. Of the Giza
pyramids the main
ones are that of Khufu
and Khafre.
Recipe: Egyptian Beef And Rice
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1lb.ground beef
1lg.onion
11/2 c. uncooked rice
1c.slivered almonds
1c.golden raisins
1tsp.ground cardamon
1tsp.ground cinnamon
5tbsp.butter for frying, divided
2 chicken bouillon cubes Salt and Pepper to taste
Grate onion but do not lose the juice. Measure onion and the juice plus enough
water to equal the total of 3c. 3tbsp. Place in saucepan and begin to heat.
Meanwhile, fry rice in 2tbsp of butter in a lg. skillet, stirring constantly until browned.
Add to the saucepan of onion liquid and place the 2 bouillon cubes bring to a boil,
reduce heat cover and cook for 20 min. In same skillet, fry almonds in 2tbsp butter,
stirring constantly until golden brown and remove. Fry the raisins in 1tbsp of butter
until plumped and removed. In same skillet brown beef drain and crumble. Add spices
and continue to brown for a few more minutes. When rice is done add all the
ingredients to the beef blend well. Taste to correct seasoning. Serve with baldi bread
(an Egyptian bread) or as I do in pita pockets.