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In this article I give the mathematical definition for cones and pyramids, then walk through how to find the volume and surface area for two examples of these geometric solids.
By Gail Sanders | Published 9/18/2008
They say that "Man fears time...but that time fears the Pyramids." This is true because the Great Pyramids of Giza are the last of all the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remain.
By Ilene Springer | Published 3/6/2008
A short discovering history about the pyramids of Egypt.
By Farsana Amin | Published 3/8/2010
If you're looking for something to do for your summer vacation or any time during the year, the Pyramids at Moody Gardens is one option for you and your family.
By Michelle Devon | Published 7/24/2009
Pyramids are majestic creations of the Egyptians. These huge structures are considered to be the world's oldest monumental structures.
By ACWriter101 | Published 8/7/2009
Professor Michel Barsoum, a professor at Drexel University is researching the very controversial possibility that a form of concrete may have been used in building the Great Pyramids of Egypt. Were the stones cut, or cast?
By Raymond Alexander Kukkee | Published 1/28/2009
Every country or area of the world has its own standard food pyramid. Learn more about food pyramids from around the world.
By Carrie Belt | Published 9/16/2009
The historian Herodotus first notated the seven wonders of the ancient world. He traveled to Egypt in 420 B.C. and spoke of the Egyptian Pyramids namely Cheops, and the Pyramids at Giza.
By Carol Roach | Published 6/12/2009
The pyramids of Giza contain three large pyramids and six smaller ones built in the 25th century BC to include The Great Pyramid.
By Coldsteel7 | Published 1/28/2010
Humor about the pyramids of Egypt
By Ken Currie | Published 1/30/2009
Learn how the pyramids developed over the years, and the so-called mystical powers pyramids seem to hold.
By Theresa O'Keefe | Published 9/29/2009
A look at two of the first three Egyptian dynasties after it was unified, up to and including the building of the first pyramids, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara.
By Brennan McKinney | Published 6/6/2009
Egyptian pyramids have astonished historians and visitors for thousands of years. How were they built without the use of modern technology?
By The Historian | Published 12/17/2007
Pyramids are symbols of mystical or spiritual mountains that carry their message through the ages and even into the imaginations of modern man.
By David Armour | Published 12/31/2007
This article contains a description of the civilization and culture of ancient Egypt, including the significance of the Nile and an in-depth description of Egypt's greatest monuments, the Pyramids.
By Aurora Aberdeen | Published 1/22/2009
Researchers have found that some of the precise stones of the Pyramids were poured from an ancient concrete recipe.
By Ranger | Published 5/21/2007
Everyone goes to Egypt to see the Sphinx and the Pyramids; after that, they may think their trip is done. Not so! Egypt is full of great exploration sites, such as Abu Simbel, Alexandria, Cairo, and Luxor.
By Lacie Schaeffer | Published 2/15/2007
Description of visiting the pyramids and sphinx at Giza, in modern day Cairo, Egypt
By Kjersti Wasiak | Published 2/21/2007
The pyramids, one of the wonders of the world, are famous on every corner of the globe, known for their architectural wonder and mystery. Thousands of people travel to....
By Blair Mathis | Published 7/1/2008
It's interesting that there have been so many obelisks built throughout history since the Egyptian high point, but you don't really find too many pyramids along the way and almost none today.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 8/21/2007
The Great Pyramids at Giza in Egypt reveal many clues that water power may have been used in their construction.
By Lex Loeb | Published 8/22/2008
A brief overview highlighting the Pyramids of Giza: what they were, what they were for and what they are now.
By SAT | Published 1/19/2009
Tips and information for travelers visiting the pyramids of Giza in Egypt
By Shaun Campbell | Published 11/26/2008
Twas not slaves that built the pyramids. Unless you consider blue collar workers to be slaves of a sort.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 8/26/2008
Agriculture, media, petroleum exports, & tourism are the main propellant for Egypt's economy. The country also receives foreign aid from the US, about $2.2 billion per year. One of the famous things in Egypt apart from the historical pyramids is the high Aswan Dam.
By abasster | Published 9/27/2008
If you are looking for a fantastic all year round holiday destination in Europe, Cyprus has got to be one of the best. I have stayed there a couple of times and enjoyed them both
By Ron Peacock | Published 6/29/2009
Visit timeless Egypt and treat yourself to a stay in the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel, Cairo At Nile Plaza. This hotel is an oasis of understated elegance and luxuriously blends in to its Cairo environment with ease.
By Karen Reams | Published 7/7/2009
Sometimes being waylayed on a trip can be a learning experience
By Centauri | Published 9/7/2009
When making a pyramid, it is important to start with a sturdy base, as the finished decoration will be quite heavy.
By codyman4 | Published 12/28/2009
Since 1992, we have been discovering guidelines that promote a healthier diet. Much has developed since then. Are we getting healthier or are we losing the battle with an antiquated system that doesn't want to budge?
By Cheryl Murphy | Published 10/28/2009
Halloween imagery of the dead brings Egyptian burial rites to the forefront.
By carol gibson | Published 10/14/2009
The TARDIS is thrown off course, bringing the Doctor and Sarah Jane to England in the early 20th Century. There they find Sutekh, the Osiran lord of destruction, who seeks to escape his prison on Mars and wreak havoc on the earth in the process.
By R.E. Norton | Published 9/24/2008
A lesson plan I designed for my student teaching semester in college for 9th and 10th graders.
By Tom Lewis | Published 6/20/2007
Moody Gardens is tons of fun, with something fun to do for every member of the family.
By Lori Leidig | Published 2/15/2007
The Mayans, like all ancient civilizations, should not be discarded because we perceive them as "primitive" in nature.
By Patricia Williams | Published 11/22/2006
The first pyramid is said to have been built by Imhotep, the architect of King Djoser during the period 2630 B.C. to 2611 B.C. by placing six bench shaped mounds called mastabas each smaller than the one beneath it in a stack so as to ultimately form a pyramid rising in step
By Musarrat Sheikh | Published 8/7/2007
I have formulated my poem in the three traditional parts, per Pindar: strophe, antistrophe and epode. It assesses the advantages and disadvantages of using the technology - of the wheel - and it is spoken to a (Greek) Chorus.
By Deonils | Published 4/27/2009
Cairo holds a special place in the heart of tourists who have visited Africa. Here's a list of what you can look forward to while visiting the African city.
By Aparna Nambiar | Published 4/25/2006
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Slideshows: Pyramids
 Sphinx and Pyramids |
 Pyramids at Giza, Egypt 3 |
 Pyramids at Giza, Egypt 2 |
 Pyramids at Giza, Egypt 1 |
 Epcot World Tour |
 Egypt Day 1 and 2 |
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