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Why did the Egyptians of the Old Kingdom design and build the pyramids?

-to show that Egyptian kings and queens were equal to the lowest member of Egyptian society
-as tombs for the most important Egyptians
-as temples for all Egyptians to pray
- to use up surpluses of limestone bricks

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Answer:

Religious Purpose/Pharaohs (B)

What was the purpose of the pyramids?

To protect the Pharaohs and his treasure so they can keep their items in the afterlife.

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Answer:

B. as tombs for the most important Egyptians

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