The pyramids in Egypt are ancient structures that were used as tombs for the country's pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle Kingdom period.
The Egyptian's belief in the afterlife influences the cities that the Egyptians built, including the pyramids. The shape of the pyramids represented the mound of sand from which Earth was created, according to their myths. Moreover, the shape reminded people of the way the rays of the sun descend on Earth. Moreover, the reflective surface of the pyramids made them bright, which was also meant o reference the sun.
Our religious beliefs nowadays sometimes influence how our cities are built. Many cities were built around a church that was located in the centre. Other cities have areas that are designated burial ground and that are considered sacred.
