February 4, 2019

How did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids?

Before the invention of pulleys or iron tools, Egyptian work crews relied on strong muscles and even stronger ropes. The blocks were quarried on-site or shipped […]
February 4, 2019

Were the pyramids built by slaves?

No. They were built by Egyptian farmers drafted into a national labor force called the corvee, which handled the heavy lifting on pyramid construction sites. They […]
February 4, 2019

Why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids?

The pyramids were built to protect the body of the deceased pharaoh. These massive tombs were constructed to withstand the elements of time and were intended […]
February 4, 2019

Where is Ziggurat of Ur located? When was it built? How big is it? Why was it built?

It is located in Ur, Iraq. It was built around 21st century B.C. It is 210 feet (64 m) tall. The Great Ziggurat of Ur was […]