ocr: When Were the Giza Pyramids 2550 BC Built? The pyramids at Giza were built about 4,500 years ago. They were built as tombs for pharaohs (Egyptian kings). At that time, pharoahs had been ruling Egypt for 500 years. After the pyramids at Giza were built, pharoahs ruled Egypt for 2,500 years more. This fact book focuses on Egypt as itwas at the time that the pyramids were built at Giza. At that time, Egypt did not have much contact with other countries. Most Egyptians were farmers. Others worked in the govemment or: as See Also: craftsmen. Later on, Egyptians went Early Explorers to war more ofte ...
