Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary - Great Pyramid of Giza

used with a number to show that it is not exact

someone who does manual work, particularly a heavy and exhausting one to earn money

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

belonging or relating to Egypt, or its people

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

to reserve or keep something for someone's later use

the fact or act of dying

a space inside a building entrance, which connects to the other rooms

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

more than what is typical or usual, often indicating extra importance or attention

impressive monuments created in the ancient world that were regarded with awe

to endure, resist, or survive adverse conditions or challenges

devices, equipment, and machinery produced using scientific knowledge

to discover or become aware of a piece of information or a fact

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

known by a lot of people

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

near in distance

the capital city of Egypt, located in the northeastern region of the country next to the Nile River

a stone monument built in ancient Egypt usually as a tomb for the pharaohs, which has a triangular or square base that slopes up to the top

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

a very short, indefinite period of time

describing something or someone that cannot be found

the lowest part or point of something

(of an area) to extend over a specific distance

used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely

used to express area by multiplying length by width

demanding a lot of time, effort, money, etc. to become successful

a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

to have a specific weight