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.


Reference for picture
Benitez, Meg. sphinxatthemet.jpg. June, 2005. Pics4Learning. 15 Oct 2009 <http://pics.tech4learning.com>http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/egypt/architecture/egyptarchit.htmhttp:


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