The Egyptians believed that the soul resides in the dead body after death. So they used to embalm the dead body with a special oil. It kept the dead body preserved for thousands of years. In order to keep the dead bodies safe, tombs were built which were called pyramids. The dead bodies kept in pyramids were called Mummies. As pyramids were built in a large number during this period, so this age is called the ‘Pyramid age’.
They were built by Pharaohs (Kings). Out of all the pyramids of Egypt, the Pyramid of Gizeh is an excellent piece of architecture. It was built by Pharoah Cheops in 3000 BC. It is built in an area of 32 acres. It is 484 feet high and 755 feet long. Pyramids are an evidence of the arithmetical and geometrical knowledge of the Egyptians. Hatheshsut, the king of the Imperialist age, got many big sized stone statues and pyramids.
