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Why did the Egyptians build pyramids

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To encapsulate the pharaohs in a sophisticated architectural area which would deeply describe their death, and also represent their culture.
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The Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for pharaohs and their queens.

>>Learning about Ancient Egypt? Awesome! I loved that unit!
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