Architecture

7 Facts on Architecture in Ancient Egypt ​1. The Sphinx is 240 feet long and 66 feet high

2 . 8 different kinds of pyramids

3 . 20,000-30,000 people built the pyramids

4 . They used simple tools like wood gliders, rollers, ropes, and levers.

5 . Tombs were robbed by the architect that made the pyramaid.

6 . There were more temples and houses in the New kingdom.

​7 . They had lots of detail in the walls and columns in the temples.

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Reference for facts www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/egypt/explore/sphinx.html http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/pyramids.html http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/construction http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_architecturehttp://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/Temple_of_Amon.html http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/Temple_of_Amon.html