The pyramids of Egypt

- GREAT PAPER Pyramids         The pyramids of Egypt are the last remaining Wonder of the World. Even in the days of Ancient Egypt when powerful pharaohs ruled over Egypt the pyramids were considered a wonder. Today, the ruins of 35 pyramids still stand near the Nile River in Egypt. These pyramids were built to protect the bodies of Egyptian kings and other royalty but before the pyramids became the standard for burials, tombs were used for Egypt's …

…It is no wonder that magic, superstition, and the unknown has followed mankind since the earlier times of the first mysterious pyramids! Works Cited Casson, Lionel. Ancient Egypt. New York: Time Life. 1965. Edwards, I.E.S. The Pyramids of Egypt. New York: Viking Penguin. 1985. Hallibunton, Richard. Complete Book of Marvels. New York: Bobbs Merrill. 1960. Malek, Jaromin. In the Shadow of the Pyramid. Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma.         1986. Reeves, Nicholas. Into the Mummy's Tomb. New York: Scholastic. 1992.