| Pyramids are considered to be one of the Seven | | | | the step pyramid, except on the south. The step |
| Wonders of the World. Building of pyramids | | | | pyramid of King Netjerykhet Djoser is the one |
| started from the third dynasty, and took | | | | and only step pyramid that was actually |
| centuries to be completed. Even today, people | | | | completed. |
| are at awe how these huge and gigantic | | | | The true pyramid is the next one after the step |
| structures were built in ancient times without the | | | | pyramid. The Egyptians started building these |
| use of modern technology that we have today. | | | | from the fourth dynasty. The true pyramid is |
| There are also some conspiracy theories about | | | | structurally similar to the step pyramid. The |
| who built the pyramids in Egypt. There are some | | | | construction of the pyramid would continue right |
| people who believe that aliens from outer space | | | | till the dimensions were considered to be right. |
| are responsible for building the pyramids. | | | | This meant that blocks would be placed until that |
| However, this is not true. The pyramids were | | | | time, and thereafter the finishing touches were |
| build by the ancient Egyptians using slave labor. | | | | given by blocks, which were mostly made of |
| The step pyramid is considered to be the first | | | | limestone. |
| and basic pyramid which was built during the third | | | | The pyramids have been known to have built |
| dynasty. This type of pyramid had several steps. | | | | based on pi, but it is said that the Egyptians' |
| In the north, there is a passage that made it way | | | | mathematical ability was not that advanced to |
| into the chamber where the mummy was placed. | | | | calculate it. They may have arrived at it |
| There are underground galleries on all the sides of | | | | accidentally. |