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set of 3 graduated replica Pyramids of the Egyptian Pyramids Located in Giza, Egypt.

One of the most notable and lasting achievements of the Ancient Egyptians are their pyramids. The size, design, and structure of the pyramids reveal the skill of these ancient builders. The pyramids were great monuments and tombs for the kings. The Egyptians believed that a king's soul continued to guide affairs of the kingdom even after his death. To ensure that they would continue to enjoy the blessings of the gods, they preserved the pharaoh's body through the mummification process. They built the pyramids to protect the pharaoh's body.

Ancient Egyptian took the geometrical pyramid as symbol of hope and longevity because it would ensure the pharaoh's union with the gods. The shape of a pyramid, was the tip of any mountain, and hence was the first point that receives the rays of the sun.

The largest pyramid in existence is the Great Pyramid built by King Cheops (Khufu) at Giza. The Great Pyramid measures 481 feet high, by 775 feet long at each of its four bases. Other notable pyramids include the Step Pyramid built for King Zoser, and the pyramid built for King Huni, that was a transition between the step pyramid and the smooth sided pyramid we know today.

These replica pyramids are made of basalt stone with some Ancient Egyptian markings engraved on the sides.

Approximate Size: 7X7 , 6X6 , 5X5 cm