Pyramids

A pyramid is a structure [গড়ন] or monument [কীর্তিস্তম্ভ], usually with a quadrilateral [চতুর্ভুজ] base. It rises to a triangular [ত্রিকোণ] point. The pyramid shape was first used in ancient Mesopotamia in the mud-brick structures. It continued to be used by the Greeks and Romans. Pyramids are also found south of Egypt. These pyramids also made use of the gradation [ধাপ] of stone blocks and limestone. The blocks were cut smaller as the structure rose, providing a smooth outer surface instead of the 'steps' which was then covered in limestone. The most outstanding [অসামান্য] example of pyramid building in Egypt was the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza. The Great Pyramid of Giza is a huge pyramid built by the Ancient Egyptians. It stands near Cairo, Egypt and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient [প্রাচীন] world. It was the tallest building in the world for over 3 thousand and 800 years. The pyramid was built for Khufu, an Egyptian Pharaoh. The great pyramid of Giza was made from 2.3 million limestone blocks and granite. The pharaoh's body was placed in the heart of the pyramid.