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What is the religion behind the pyramids?

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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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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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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Pyramids today stand as a reminder of the ancient Egyptian glorification of life after death, and in fact, the pyramids were built as monuments to house the tombs of the pharaohs.

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In terms of function, most pyramids served a religious or spiritual purpose, often as tombs for rulers or as temples for gods.

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But Morocco is also a member of the Arab League - so officially belongs to both cultural spheres. While the adjective African to describe Morocco is a geographical fact, the use of Arab has also alienated many Moroccans who do not identify as such.

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