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The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramids
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Architecture
Undergraduate 2
03/23/2009

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mastaba
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ancient egyptian tomb i the form of a flat roofed, rectangular with otward sloping sides made of mudbricks or stones
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pyramid
Definition
outer triangular surfaces that converge at a point
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sphynx
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Half lion half man
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corbel vault
Definition
supports the structure of the roof-arch-like
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masonry
Definition
the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by martar
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sarcophogus
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coffin
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mortuary temple
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temples made near royal tombs for rituals and worship
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Imhotep
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considered the first architect, engeneer, and physician in history, he was like chancelor of the pharoah Djoser
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In what ways is the pyramid of khufu different from previous pyramids?
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He made the Perfect pyramid geometrically and added extra rooms and trick halls, queens chambers, air shafts, grand gallery
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What are the method of construction proposed for the pyramids?
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interior coreblocks, edges packing blocks, and external layer casing blocks made of limestone
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What are other buildings and structures that are used i conjunction with the pyramid of khufu?
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Queen's pyramid, mortuary temple, boat pit
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ashlar
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dressed stonework
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