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Explore the inside of the Pyramid of Khufu at the Nova Online site. Does the inside seem spacious or crowded? Does it appear to be a place that is easily negotiated or would tend to get lost? Why do you suppose the designers of the tomb made the pyramid so that you have the reactions you just gave?

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Visit and read about The Construction of the Pyramids. Without taking sides, this page presents diagrams of four methods that have been proposed by archaeologists for hauling the huge building blocks of the pyramids into place. Which method strikes you as most likely to be the correct explanation? Why?

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

The scholarly team at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago is undecided whether the relief shown is the work of a master sculptor or of a student. Read what the site says of the piece, look at the photograph (and click to get the larger view) and then give your reasons for believing that the work is either the work of a student or of a master sculptor.

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

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