Are the pyramids in Egypt spiritual?

The base of the pyramid stands for the body, the sides show the spiritual attempts, the point symbolises the harmonious union of the human with the 'higher self-' (God). On a metaphysical level, for some belief systems the Great Pyramid is a place of great spiritual significance.



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Although it's believed that these structures hold some ancient secrets of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, scientists have not been able to discover much. There are still questions left unanswered, and we are still waiting to know more.

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Throughout much of ancient history Egyptian religion was polytheistic, meaning it recognized many gods and goddesses, as well as a variety of other divine beings. Not all of them were equal in significance.

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Considering the pyramids were built more than four thousand years ago, the exact technique of construction remains a mystery and modern-day equipment was not available at the time. It is believed that ancient Egyptians ferried the huge stone blocks on the Nile river.

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Many people have said that the pyramids would last 1 million years or even until the world ended, but I'd say around 10,000 to 100,000 years based on current observations.

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The construction of the pyramids is not specifically mentioned in the Bible. What we believe about their purpose does not impinge on any biblical doctrine.

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Egypt's pharaohs expected to become gods in the afterlife. To prepare for the next world they erected temples to the gods and massive pyramid tombs for themselves—filled with all the things each ruler would need to guide and sustain himself in the next world.

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One of the biggest mysterious concerning the great pyramids is the big void in the great pyramid of Khufu, it is a chamber above the king's chamber around 100 feet (30 meters) and appears to have not been entered or damaged by tomb raiders.

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The interiors of all three pyramids of Giza are open to visitors, but each requires the purchase of a separate ticket. Although tourists were once able to freely climb the pyramids, that is now illegal. Offenders face up to three years in prison as penalty.

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