Ancient Egyptian civilization dates back to 3000 BC. Many of the buildings built by ancient Egyptians are no more but the pyramids and other important monuments can still be seen. These old pyramids are the Ancient Egyptian Ruins.

These pyramids are the final resting place for the pharaohs. They are a marvel of engineering as these were built with heavy stones, mud, mortar and wood.

The Pyramids

Pyramids are the major landmark of Egypt. There are more than 50 pyramids found in Egypt. The major ones are:

? Giza: Mykerinos The Divine

? Chephren The Great

? Cheops The Horizon

The smallest of the three is Mykerinos. The other name for Mykerinos is Menkaura(in Egyptian). This pyramid had a coffin which was lost when the ship carrying this coffin sunk. Mykerinos was a pharaoh.

Chephren is the second largest pyramid in Giza. Chephren is the closest pyramid to the Sphinx.It is called Khephren in Arabic.

Cheops was the father of Chephren. This is the largest pyramid in Giza. Each of these pyramids has a temple next to the lake near the pyramids.

Great Sphinx of Giza

The Sphinx is one of the most important Ancient Egyptian Ruins. It is made up of limestone. It has the body of a lion but has the head of a human. It stands on the west bank of the Nile.

Sphinx is the largest monolith statue in the world. IIt is also the oldest sculptured statue in the world.

Ancient Egyptian Ruins and the City of Luxor

The ancient name of Luxor was Thebes. It was built around the temple of Amon( the King of Gods), his consort Muns and their sons Khuns. This temple was built parallel to the River Nile after it was commissioned by Amenhotep III. Today it is known as the Temple of Luxor.

This temple was completed by Tutankhamen and Horemheb. It had a complex of courts and halls. One hall contains a shrine made of granite stones in memory of Alexander the Great.

The papyrus cluster columns surround the three sides of the pristine forecourt. This temple has an imposing row of 14 pillars, 52 feet high. These rows of pillars consist of papyrus-umbel capitals.

Other Important Sites of Ancient Egyptian Ruins

The other important sites where the ruins are located are Karnak, The Valley of Kings and The Valley of Queens. All these sites along with Luxor were designated the World Heritage Sites in the year 1979.

Importance of Ruins of Ancient Egypt in Today's World

Though the great pyramids are in a state of ruins they have a profound effect on the people of present day Egypt. The livelihood of many people is still dependant on the Ancient Egyptian Ruins. Many facts about history can be known from the messages carved on the walls of these buildings.

Many papyrus scrolls offer us the opportunity to more about the socio-economic, political, religious as well as other important aspects of life of the Ancient Egyptians. Hence the ruins are an important source of knowledge.

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Money & Coins	Recreation Part 1	Trading of Goods
Famous Monuments	Recreation Part 2	Translation Of Hieroglyphics
Mummies / Mummification	Religion Part 1	Transportation System
Music in Ancient Egypt	Religion Part 2	Viziers Ranking
Musical Instruments	Religious Beliefs	Famous Wars Fought
Myths Part 1: Creation, Eye of Ra	Sarcophagus	Weaponry & Chain of Command
Myths Part 2: Death	Children's Schools	Common Weapons Used in War
Names and Meanings	Science and Technology	Women's Life Part 1
Numbering System	Role of Scribes	Women's Life Part 2
Obelisks Designs	Life of Slaves & Slavery	Status of Women
Paintings Style, Colours	Social Classes in Ancient Egypt	British Museum and Ancient Egypt
Papyrus Invention	Soldiers in the Army	Burial Tombs In Ancient Egypt
Pharaohs Dynasties	Sphinxes - majestic monuments	Concept of Afterlife
Pottery Designs	Common Sports Played	Farming In Ancient Egypt
Priests' Role	Famous Statues	Common Food and Drink
Process Of Embalming	Symbols and Meanings	King Tutankhamun of Egypt
Famous Proverbs	Tattoos and Designs	Sun God: Ra
Queens Part 1: Cleopatra	Technology Advancements	The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
Queens Part 2: Other Queens	Temples' Significance	Valley of The Kings
Popular Quotes	Commonly used Tools	Pictures/Photos

This page last updated in Feb 2013