February 4, 2019

Where is Pyramid of Cestius located? When was it built? How big is it? Why was it built?

It is located in Rome, Italy. It was built around 12 B.C. It is 125 feet (38 m) tall. It was built as a tomb for […]
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 […]
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

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 […]