Built during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, the pyramids were meant to shelter the pharaohs in the afterlife. The Egyptians believed the pharaoh had a connection with the gods of Egypt and could intercede on behalf of the people with the gods even in the underworld.
While there may be over a hundred pyramids in Egypt, most people learn only about a few of them. This list covers the evolving form of the pyramid through the monument that remains the only standing wonder of the ancient world, and two others created by heirs of the responsible pharaoh.
