All About Pyramids, Temples, and Tombs
By Natalie
By Natalie
Temples, tombs, and pyramids. It's easy to get them confused.
Temples: Temples were once believed to be the homes of gods and goddesses. Sometimes,
they were key centers of economic activity. Egyptians often called them, "mansions of gods."
Sometimes, pharaohs helped build temples, when they did, the temples were often located
near their tombs.
they were key centers of economic activity. Egyptians often called them, "mansions of gods."
Sometimes, pharaohs helped build temples, when they did, the temples were often located
near their tombs.
Tombs: Tombs held the dead bodies of mostly, pharaohs and other royalty.
They were often put in the valley of kings or other deserts. The Egyptian god,
Anubis often was the one to mummify the bodies.
They were often put in the valley of kings or other deserts. The Egyptian god,
Anubis often was the one to mummify the bodies.