Architecture of Ancient Egypt
Perhaps the most iconic feature of ancient Egypt is their greatest feat of architecture, the pyramids.
- The pyramids were gargantuan tombs made out of stone with sides in the shape of a triangle that came together at the top.
- During the Old Kingdom the first pyramids were made
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest
- The pyramids are a shining example of the engineering ability of the Egyptians
- Massive temples
- Obelisk-a towering 4-sided pillar that comes together in a point at the top