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The ancient Egyptians built their pyramids as burial places for their [[pharaohs]]. They were constructed of stone [[masonry]] and most commonly have four sides and a square base. The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the [[Seven Wonders of the Ancient World]], and the only one remaining today.
 
The ancient Egyptians built their pyramids as burial places for their [[pharaohs]]. They were constructed of stone [[masonry]] and most commonly have four sides and a square base. The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the [[Seven Wonders of the Ancient World]], and the only one remaining today.
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==Geometry==
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The volume of a square-based pyramid:
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:<math>V= \frac{1}{3}Bh</math>
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'''''V''''' is the overall volume of a pyramid. '''''B''''' equals the area of the base, and '''''h''''' is the perpendicular height<ref>http://math.about.com/od/formulas/ss/surfaceareavol_5.htm</ref><ref>http://www.math.com/tables/geometry/volumes.htm</ref><ref>http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/pyramids.html</ref>.
      
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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