The Pyramids of Giza
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Maged MekhaelInformative OutlineTopic: The Pyramids of GizaGeneral purpose : To informSpecific purpose: To inform my audience about the oldest structure in the world, the Pyramids 1- Introduction: A- Hello everybody my name is Maged Mekhael, please close your eyes and imagine yourself facing the oldest, tallest (when it was built), and most famous man-made structure in the world. B- I would like to inform you about the pyramids mystery. C- Since I was born and raised in Egypt and had ample time to learn and study Egyptian civilization, I am capable to introduce you basic information about the pyramids D- The pyramids are the only and the oldest wonder left and still standing from the seven ancient wonders of the world2- Where are the pyramids? The pyramids in Egypt, city of Giza When were the pyramids were built? It built around 2600 BC and it took 32 years to build.
The famous pyramids consists three pyramids, they are known as the pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, these were the names of the kings for whom they were built. The pyramids were built as tombs for the kings, but they are unique in many ways; for example Khufu’s pyramid’s sides are accurately oriented to the four cardinal points of the compass, the length of each side at the base averaging 755.9 feet, its original height stood at 480.6 ft, it is now 455 ft tall. According to the national geographic society, the largest pyramid was built using 2.3 million stone blocks, weighing and average of 2.5 to 15 tons each. Khufu’s pyramid has three burial chambers, the first is underground, the second is above ground, perhaps to house a statue of the king, and the third, and known as the king’s chamber is held at the center of the pyramid. The pyramids were built with rocks quarried from Aswan (600 miles away) and transported to Giza likely on rafts during the Nile raise (which occurs during the rainy season). The stones were pulled on sleds over rolling logs to the pyramid site.