The Great Pyramids

Famous Places

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

The pyramids are tombs that were built over 5,000 years ago for the kings of ancient Egypt—palaces where the kings could rule in the afterlife.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
Africa
Egypt
history
geography
landmarks

Vocabulary

tomb
chamber
local
utensil
willingly
prosperous
evolve
stacked
ramp
loot
precious
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