Giza Necropolis

The Pyramids are filled with mysteries, such as the real reason they were built, who built them, and many more. Some say the Pyramids were built for Pharaohs and others say that they were built as an alien spaceship. Many say, that the pyramids were built by groups of men, up to 10,000 at a time. Others say that they were built with the large groups, however the men were all under the control of a God. Finally some say that aliens built the Pyramids. Although many people say that the Pyramids were built by humans, scientists have found many facts that have lead up to the assumption that the pyramids were built by aliens, such as the unknown material found in the stones, the constellations that line up with the pyramids, and the most eerie is that the pyramids in case the Nile river perfectly with two diagonal lines. Many people ask the question, who really built the pyramids. The answer varies, some say that it was humans and others say it was the aliens. The scenarios begin to line up when you think about it. One group of researchers found that when two diagonal lines are drawn from the opposite corners, they perfectly incase the Nile river in a triangular shape. Humans could have done that, however it would have taken ages. So the aliens would have had a perfect aerial view to line up the pyramids.(Aliens Built the Pyramids). So who really built the pyramids? The pyramids have been known to line up with the planets every 2,000 to 2,800 years. How could the…

At about twenty centuries ago there was an amazing discovery about right angled triangles: “In a right angled triangle the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of squares of the other two sides.” It is called Pythagoras Theorem and can be written in one short equation: a²+b²=c² where c is the longest side of triangle and a and b are the other two sides. Pythagoras was born in the island of Samos in 570 BC in Greek in the eastern Agean. He was the son of Mnesarchus and his mother's name…

Although the dates of the various phases of construction of the Stonehenge monument, located on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, are generally agreed upon, scholars continue to the debate the methods used to move, shape, and raise the stones of the monument. The Phases of Stonehenge Construction Scholars have divided the construction of Stonehenge into three phases. The most recent scientifically-verified dates for these phases are approximately 3100 to 3000 BC for Stonehenge I, 3000…

Turkey. The Great Sphinx has a Stela located in between the front paws of it. A Stela is an upright stone slab with a relief design carved into it. Thirdly, The great Sphinx symbolized strength and wisdom. The real purpose of building the Sphinx is unknown. Some say that it was built as a guard of the Giza Plateau. Others think that was a portrait of King Khafre as stated before. The Great Sphinx has become the tallest Monolith statue in the world. A Monolith statue is a statue that is made of…

working diligently together for 20 years to finish just one pyramid. The pyramids were built exclusively in the desert and were always on the west side of the Nile. Many chambers, dead ends, and false chambers were fashioned to fool robbers who desired to steal the magnificent treasures. In addition to these confusing mazes, curses were written on the wall within the pyramids to terrify tomb raiders. Ancient Egypt is famous for the construction of these enormous pyramids. Egypt is also known…

Have you ever imagined what Egypt was like thousands of years ago? Or how it’s like today in the modern world? Egypt is a country that is full of history, culture, and geography. All of these factors have had an impact on society today. Egypt is a very historic place. Pharaohs were very important back in ancient times. They were the rulers, or kings, of Egypt. There were 225 known pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Saqqare, a pharaoh of Egypt about 4,700 years ago, built the first pyramid. That…

references in movie films, television shows, novels, and in photographs, the Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most historical and recognizable landmarks in Egypt. Standing at 481 ft all and 756 ft wide, it is the oldest and the largest of the three great pyramids in Egypt; it is also the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the World. This enormous, triangular structure is completed out of pure stone and there are several debates among archaeologists on how it was humanly possible to build; the most…

There are a variety of reasons to visit Machu Picchu,Peru. Machu Picchu, Peru is known for its variety of wonderful and extraordinary views.This place has an history, from the time it was discovered until now.In Peru, there is a lot of culture that comes from the influence of the city of Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu, Peru is known for hiking, exploring, and seeking wonderful views. The most well known place is the Temple of the Sun. The Temple of the Sun was sculpted or constructed out of pure…

The Mysteries of the Easter Island Statues Explorers in the 18th century hoped to find something monumental, perhaps outlandish. When sailors made landfall on a tiny remote island, they found much more than they could have imagined: a land with a mysterious past and monumental statues that seemed far beyond their imaginations. Rapa Nui, or Easter Island as it was to become known, is the Polynesian island found in the southeast Pacific Ocean. Easter Island is considered to be one of the…

Each Moai figure. Like a different snowflake in a blizzard. Not one figure is alike. All 887 statues are unique. The history, description, and creation of the Moai strikes confusion and amazement into the souls of scientists, tourists, and the people of Rapa Nui. (Easter Island) Tenrandomfacts.com states, “It is believed that the native people created the Moai statues in honor of male ancestors.” These statues were made of stone by the native tribes of Easter Island.…