PYRAMIDS OF GAZA AND THEIR
IMPORTANCE 2
The pyramid of Giza area among the pyramids that were built by one of the most
powerful and richest civilization in the world. These pyramid a are among the most magnificent
and mysteries of man-made structures in the world. Their massive scale is a representation and a
reflection of the unique role that was played by pharaoh or kings in general in the Egyptian
society. Even though the pyramids were built at the beginning of the kingdom to a time later that
was close to the close of Ptolemaic period in 4
th
A.D, the pyramids peaks building began later
with the late dynasty and continued until roughly the sixth (c.2325 B.C) and more than 4,000
years later these pyramids are still standing while retaining much of the majesty and glorifying
the country’s glorious past and richness. This essay will look into the various historical and
economical significance that they pyramid have provided to the Egyptians.
First, the pyramids are a sign of historical preservation. The pyramids are a landmark
that shows the history of the Egyptians and their cultural importance. These pyramids were built
at a time when the Egyptians nation were among the strongest and most powerful civilization all
over the world. During this time, the pharaohs had discovered a lot of science and this was very
useful in the creativity of creating the pyramids. At this time the Egyptians were enjoying a
period of political and economic stability. They believed that their kings were the chosen
meditators between the people and the gods. The pyramids were therefore build as tombs and
they contained everything that they needed in the afterlife. Their cultural believes were that after
death, their body would guide him in the afterlife. This is the reason why they buried everything
with him.
Secondly, the pyramids are a symbol of Egyptian skills and power. These pyramids are
the only ones standing making the main known seven wonders of the ancient world. The first
