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The Egyptian Pyramids of Giza
The reason behind the building of the pyramids in Giza is that when a pharaoh died he was buried in a tomb designed to protect his body forever. This tomb was called a pyramid. The theory behind the tomb was that if a pharaoh's body were destroyed, his Ka (soul) would have nowhere to go and would die. If his Ka died, he would not be able to be united with the sun. This in turn would cause the gods to become angry, and they would no longer protect the land or people of the pharaoh. At least, this is what the pyramids started out to be. They soon became not only a final resting place, but a symbol of power. The Pyramids of Egypt are located in Giza, Egypt on the west bank of the Nile River near Cairo. They are extraordinarily fascinating; this is the reason they are the only ancient surviving wonders of the Seven Wonders of the World. Exactly how big Giza is may never be known...