The ancient Egyptians constructed pyramids, monumental structures built as burial sites for their kings, specifically pharaohs. The most famous of these, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, served to honor and protect the deceased pharaoh's body and ensure their safe passage to the afterlife. Pyramids were also symbolic of the pharaoh's divine status and power, representing a connection between the earthly and spiritual realms. This architectural achievement reflected the Egyptians' advanced engineering skills and their deeply entrenched belief in the afterlife, influencing subsequent cultures and their approaches to burial practices.