Why build pyramids?
The Egyptians believed that if the pharaoh’s body could be mummified after death the pharaoh would live forever. They believed people in heaven lived the same as people on earth except without any problems. This is why the pharaoh was buried with food, furniture, and other items needed in regular life. Archaeologists even found models of objects from everyday life formed from clay inside the pyramids. The Egyptians believed that there was magical power to making models. Models of boats, soldiers, cattle, and people were found. A soul house was special kind of model. It was a little home for Ka. They were built with details like stairs and pillars. Egyptians ordered pyramids built because they feared their remains would be disturbed by grave robbers. Passageways were built at several angles throughout the pyramids and these passageways were later sealed with heavy stones. The pyramids were connected to other buildings by tunnels. Priests would visit the tomb to pray and leave fresh food
