It is thought that the sloping sides of the pyramids in Egypt were intended to mimic
A)the sands of the Sahara.
B)the rays of the sun.
C)the orb of Isis.
D)the eyes of Akhenhaten.

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The sloping sides of the pyramids in Egypt were intended to mimic the rays of the sun. The ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaohs were descendants of the sun god Ra, and by constructing pyramid-shaped tombs with smooth, angled sides, they hoped to help the pharaohs ascend to the heavens and join Ra in the afterlife.

It Is Thought That the Sloping Sides of the Pyramids