You might think that it would be easy to spot an ancient Egyptian building after all, there are tons of them all over the country, and they’re very distinctive. The thing is, the ancient Egyptians didn’t have one uniform style of architecture or design; instead, each region built in its own unique way. Today we’ll take a look at some different types of Egyptian buildings to help you figure out what you’re looking at when you travel through Egypt!
Step into Ancient Egypt:
If you’re interested in visiting Egypt but don’t have time to dig around for relics and tombs, you can still feel as if you’ve stepped into history with a visit to an ancient Egyptian temple. Many of these temples were built long before Rome was even established, so they’re truly historic. On top of that, visiting one is great for a quick glimpse into architectural trends of yesteryear—and a window into how these people approached their faith.
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The Step Pyramid:
The Step Pyramid is a pyramid built by King Djoser of Egypt around 2700 BC as a tomb for himself. It is located in Saqqara, about 30 km south of Cairo. Djoser’s architect, Imhotep, decided to make it in steps to save material and time. The stones were laid out so that there were two rows per step, one row along each edge of a step, with a flat side against its neighbors.
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The Great Pyramid of Giza:
One of Egypt’s most recognizable and historically significant structures, nothing is known about how it was built and why. The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as Khufu’s Pyramid (the first ever monumental stone structure) is a pyramid built for pharaoh Khufu. Measuring 756 feet on each side, it was for 3,800 years (roughly 4,500 years ago) the tallest man-made structure in existence.
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The temple of Abu Simbel:
Abu Simbel temples are some of Egypt’s most iconic buildings. They are a massive structure dedicated to a god and his wife. The Temple of Abu Simbel was built under Ramses II (1303–1213 BCE). It took 22 years to complete and is considered one of Ramses' greatest accomplishments; it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1968.
[Source](https://pixabay.com/photos/karnak-temple-luxor-ancient-697375/)
How the Royal Tomb at Saqqara was built:
Construction of a royal tomb in ancient Egypt was no small undertaking, requiring laborers, masons and artisans. This in-depth exploration of pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb at Saqqara reveals how it was built. A reproduction of Tutankhamun’s burial chamber is on display at New York City’s Discovery Times Square museum until Sept. 4, 2015. Be sure to check it out! If you can!!
[Source](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/egyptian-tutunkhamun-pharaoh-design-1823568/)
Inside a 3,000-year-old tomb in Egypt:
There are several well-preserved tombs in Egypt, and those who wish to see inside a 3,000-year-old burial chamber may be surprised at how little has changed since these ancient people were laid to rest. When archaeologists discovered a tomb within one of Egypt’s pyramids they were astounded by its condition. Even after all these years, everything seemed as if it had been put into place just yesterday. The preservation of such artifacts is due to their environment; due to natural climatic conditions, mummification was common practice for Egyptians during that time period. This means that even today we can look back thousands of years and see what life was like for our ancestors. The next time you find yourself traveling through Egypt, make sure you take some time out of your schedule to visit some of these amazing sites. You will not regret it!
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