Construct the pyramids

Author: Morifangchun
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: Poor farmers in ancient Egypt had to be prepared to enlist for the construction of the pharaoh's massive tombs—the magnificent pyramids. It was a tough job! Expert Tips: Never argue with the tax collector, or you'll regret it. When moving huge stones, sprinkle some dust on the road to make it easier. Don't use dull hammers—the specialists will sharpen them for you. Carry amulets to ward off diseases and demons. You live in 1500 BC Egypt, and that's truly lucky! Other countries were struggling for survival at that time. Every year, a mysterious force causes the Nile River to surge and flood, overflowing its banks and nourishing this dry desert, bringing fertile soil to the country. Without the Nile's irrigation, how could Egypt's soil be so rich? The people would surely starve. The Egyptians firmly believed that the gods favored them so much because their ruler, the pharaoh, was the very embodiment of the gods. After a pharaoh's death, they would pay homage to the supreme falcon-headed sun god—Ra—and travel through the sky on his boat. To ensure rebirth, the pharaoh's body naturally had to remain intact. That's why every pharaoh built massive tombs—pyramids—to preserve their physical form. As a result, countless Egyptian citizens were forced into hard labor, and yes, that includes you!