Transcription: When were the Giza pyramids built? The pyramids at Giza were built about 4,500 years ago. They were built as tombs for pharaohs, Egyptian kings. At that time, pharaohs had been ruling Egypt for 500 years. After the pyramids at Giza were built, pharaohs ruled Egypt for 2,500 years more. This fact book focuses on Egypt as it was at the time that the pyramids were built at Giza. At that time, Egypt did not have much contact with other countries. Most Egyptians were farmers. Others worked in the government or as craftsmen. Later on, Egyptians went to war more often and did more trading with other ...
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