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In Egypt are numerous and important
ancient monuments. The most significant of them are the Giza
pyramids, a mystery and continues attraction for generations and
generations! The pyramids of Giza are huge structures from stone
that are old of more than 4500 years, with the purpose of being
homes for the deceased pharaohs, kings, royal families. But the
real purpose, design and symbolism are still a fascinating
enigma. These pyramids were made during the rule of the Khafra,
Khufu and Menkaure kings, meaning the period between 2589-2504
BC. The place were the pyramids of Giza were built was near
Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. The pyramids were a
symbol of the pharaoh's prosperity as well as a cultural symbol.
The mathematical rigueur and the size of the pyramids are an
enigma that still represents a study object for geologists,
Egyptologists and not only. Other mystery is the pyramids`
purpose. The known reason is that the pyramids were made as
places where the kings were buried after their death. The
pyramids should protect the kings and help them in their way to
the other world, where they will stay beside the gods. More,
each pyramid has its mortuary temple for the rituals dedicated
to the deceased kings and to the gods. But the kings and
pharaohs weren't the only ones that had pyramids; their
relatives and families had smaller pyramids there were
discovered in the Giza complex, with tombs, boats for the
journey to the after life and personal objects used by the
pharaohs and their families in everyday life. Although it been
thought that the pyramids were made by slaves, it seems that the
monuments were built by labors which were paid and which have as
motivation the faith in the pharaohs` immortality and the faith
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