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This 7 page paper discusses pyramid building in the Old and Middle Kingdoms of ancient Egypt, and explains some of the theories extant about construction techniques. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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of the construction methods) used to build the pyramids in the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Discussion This is one of those topics where theres actually too much information available, but
none of it appears to be conclusive. There were pyramids built in the Old and Middle Kingdoms, true, but no one seems to know how. Theories are constantly evolving to
explain the construction, The Old Kingdom existed from approximately 2686 - 2181 BC and comprised, chronologically, the 3rd-6th Dynasties (The Old Kingdom, 2008). The Old Kingdom is also known as
the "age of the pyramid builders," since it was during this time that most of the great monuments were built, including the pyramids at Giza (The Old Kingdom, 2008). The
"ancient Egyptian civilization" as we know it developed at that time, perhaps due to the "consolidation of the government and an efficient administrative system" (The Old Kingdom, 2008). There was
also an increasing emphasis on the divine nature of the Pharaoh, "who was considered to be the incarnation of Horus and (from the 5th Dynasty onwards) the son of Re"
(The Old Kingdom, 2008). The belief in the divine nature of the Pharaoh explains why the Egyptians would construct such elaborate tombs for these rulers. The huge labor force that
was required to construct a pyramid was supervised by one man, the "overseer of all the kings works" (Hawass, 2004). In order to hold this position he had to understand
science, architecture, and be able to wield authority over large numbers of laborers (Hawass, 2004). The overseers first decision was where the monument was to be built, and that decision
was crucial (Hawass, 2004). According to tradition, the site had to be on the West bank of the Nile; practically speaking, however, it also had to be located close to
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