14. Explain the role of the pyramid and the legitmation of authority in Egypt.

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The word pyramid means "a place of ascension." The pyramids were basically tombs. They pyramids were "staircases" on which the pharaoh could ascend into heaven. Then, the dead pharaoh becomes a manifestation of the sun god.

The pyramids also tie into the legitimization of authority. The pharaoh would use the pyramid as a validation of their power over the people of Egypt. The pharaoh was also a "god", which also legitimizes his authority.

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