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Ancient Egyptians did not have the weapon mastery of Romans, nor the masonry skills of the Greeks, they excelled in architectural skills. They used the most durable material of all, stone, to construct marvelous tombs, temples and monuments, looking to achieve more than what was thought possible in their time and now. It is said that if humans were to disappear today, and all modern structures will decay back to dust, but the pyramids will still stand.
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The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built between 300-280 BCE, under the rule of Ptolemy I and his son Ptolemy II. He had this immense lighthouse built not only to help guide ships into the Alexandria harbor, but to showcase his power. For the 1600 years the lighthouse stood, it helped many ships come into the harbor and made Alexandria one of the leading trading ports for Egypt.

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In Pharos: The Lighthouse of Alexandria, the author claims that in 903 AD “Ibn-Rusta estimated the height of the tower to be 450 feet. It was approached by three hundred steps, each of which had an opening to the sea.”  The lighthouse is “the [second] tallest structure in the world built by human hands,” after the pyramids of Giza.  It was said to have been made of white stone, with mirrors to extenuate the fire lit atop. It was truly worthy of being considered one of the wonders of the world.
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The Pharaohs themselves didn’t build the pyramids, they had skilled Egyptian laborers build them. The pyramids are more than just burial grounds for pharaohs, they are intricate pieces of art that depict how Ancient Egyptians lived. They contain paintings, sculptures, and inscriptions that gives insight into their life, rituals, and practices. These pyramids are still a great mystery, but many people believe that the sloped sides of the pyramid were built to represent the sun’s rays, and the triangle shape allows the pharaohs to climb into the sky to their afterlife.
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The oldest and largest pyramid is called the Great Pyramid. It was built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu. Its original height was 481 feet tall and still stands today. It took approximately 20 years to build. Next to the Great Pyramid is three smaller pyramids, constructed for Khufu’s queens. The second pyramid was built for Khufu’s son, Khafre. This pyramid contains the Great Sphinx. The third and smallest pyramid was built by Pharaoh Menkaure; This pyramid is only 218 feet tall, however it is the most complex.

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The pyramids were built about 4,500 years ago to serve as tombs for the Egyptian Pharaohs. They were constructed for the purpose of guiding the Pharaohs into the afterlife. They were filled with all the things they would need in their afterlife.
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The statue was carved out of a large block of limestone. In-fact most Ancient Egyptian structures were made of stone, limestone, and mud bricks.

Limestone was the most durable material the ancient world had. It was chosen for this statue for that exact reason.
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The sphinx was uncovered when the ancient Egyptians were carving out a horseshoe to create the pyramids of Giza. It is believed that the size of the Sphinx’s head is much smaller than its body because it was carved over many times since it was first created.
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The Sphinx in Egypt is clouded with mystery. The Sphinx’s original name, when it was made, who made it, and its infrastructure (purpose) are not known. Egyptologists debate about the date the sphinx was created. Some argue it was carved 4,000 years ago, while others claim it is as old as 10,000 years.
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Ancient Egyptians practiced many forms of art, but they are known most for their breathtaking architecture. Ancient Egypt dates back to 3150 BCE. These incredible works show the advanced knowledge that Ancient Egyptians had in architecture.
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Ancient Egyptians had an amazing writing system, known as hieroglyphics. However farming was their main source of economy. It is estimated that only 10% of the population was literate.
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The strongest tools the Ancient Egyptians had were made of copper; a soft and malleable metal. They were limited in terms of technology, material, and methods.

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What were the Ancient Egyptians truly remarkable at?

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What were the Ancient Egyptians truly remarkable at?