The Pyramids are the only one of the 7 wonders
of the world and the oldest that has withstood the true test of time and the ravages of Mother Nature. Located on the outskirts of the town of Giza, on the west bank of the Nile river opposite Cairo, they
are the most visited attraction in Egypt renowned for their sheer size, architectural accomplishment, mysterious hidden treasures,
and legendary historical legacy.
The Pyramids were built as tombs for 3 of the Pharaohs
of ancient Egypt. Since each Pharaoh, God, or King is legendary for their
reign as ruler and revered by the people, each wanted their tomb to be well represented and visible, hence the spectacular
dimensions of each.
The largest and the 1st to be built is that
of the “Great Pyramid” of Khufu (Cheops). It was built between 2589
– 2566 BC and was completely hand-built by hundreds of thousands of slaves and workers. It consists of about 2 ½ million limestone blocks (about 1 cubic meter in size) each weighing between
2 – 15 tons! Each block, whether pushed, pulled, or dragged, was put
into their respective place. Some of the inner chambers were fortified by
granite blocks, which are much heavier than limestone. The heaviest block is
calculated to be close to 70 tons!
Besides testing the muscle of the workers, the Great
Pyramid also has tested the skill of hundreds of mathematicians and architects since its creation. The accuracy of its construction is truly remarkable! The
base itself covers nearly 13 acres and yet, the difference between the longest and shortest sides is a mere 20 millimeters
or ¾ of an inch! A fascinating fact about the Pyramid is that if you divide the
perimeter (total length of the outer edges) of its base by twice the height, the result is almost exactly equal to the important
mathematical value known today as pi !!!
Cheops was the 2nd king of the 4th
dynasty. His father, King Snofru, had built 2 pyramids at Dashur, 27 miles south
of Giza, however not to the size of his sons. Cheops strayed away from traditional
pyramid building by building a monument where his tomb would be inside and not underneath as tradition states. A 2nd pyramid was built for Cheop’s son, Chephren, and a 3rd
for his grandson, Mycerinus. There are a string of 70 pyramids, which stretch
from Giza to the Sudanese border, each intended to ensure the immortality, which is sacred to Egyptians, of the reigning great
Pharaoh, God, King, or Ruler of his generation.
Here
at Crystal Emporium, our Crystal Pyramids are also
quite spectacular! Like each Egyptian pyramid, each design is an engineering
work of art, a treasured possession to admire, as well as a monumental, decorative, & collectors piece of craftsmanship
which will be a true keepsake standing the test of time for generations! We
have an assortment of sizes, coatings, and shapes to which to choose from and will enhance any decor where displayed.
Choose one today !!!
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