What was the function of the pyramids

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Palette of King Narmer

What was the palette used for?
Narmer wears the crown of Upper Egypt on one side of the palette and the crown of Lower Egypt on the other. What might this symbolize?

The Great Pyramids of Giza

What was the function of the pyramids? In other words, why were they built?
What are mastabas?
What does the shape of the pyramid reference?
What type of labor organization was used in making the pyramids?

Pyramid of Khufu

Why did Khufu's mortuary complex include seven large boat pits?

Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx

What is Khafre's relationship to Khufu?
Which animal is fused with Khafre's head on the Great Sphinx? Why this particular animal?

King Menkaure and Queen

What activities took place at the Valley Temples?

Describe Menkaure's pose in this sculpture

What is the likely identity of the woman who embraces Menkaure?

The Seated Scribe

How is the scribe's pose different than that of a pharaoh?
What is he holding in his hands?
What was the function of the sculpture? Where was was it found?

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