Pyramids of Egypt
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- proper noun
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Pirámides de Egipto
- When studying ancient civilizations, one cannot overlook the significance of the Pyramids of Egypt.
- the Great Pyramid of Egypt
Examples
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It would be a monument to him (and to a lesser extent, his country) for ages, like the pyramids of Egypt or the statues on Easter Island.
Blog text (5) -
l have seen the Pyramids of Egypt.
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Lots of folks have tried to claim throughout the years that the famous pyramids of Egypt were built by aliens.
Blog text (9) -
You'll see ancient Mayan ruins, second only in size to the Great Pyramids of Egypt.
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Are you implying that the pyramids of Egypt and Easter Island statues are bad things?
Blog text (5) -
The Pyramids of Egypt withstood the flood when the Aswan Dam broke and defied every weather condition.
Fiction book (1992) -
Since then, she has pointed her monocular at the temples of Kyoto, at the bald eagles of Alaska, and at the pyramids of Egypt.
Fiction book (1999) -
(The hip mask and much of Benin art have a Pan-African iconic status, like Great Zimbabwe and the pyramids of Egypt.)
Academic text (1997) -
Millions of tourists visit the Pyramids of Egypt every year to marvel at their grandeur.
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The Pyramids of Egypt are among the most iconic monuments of the ancient world.
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Morphology
The phrase simply denotes pyramids located in Egypt and its meaning is directly derivable from combining 'pyramid' (stone royal tomb) with the locative relation 'of' and 'Egypt' (the country). This noun + of + place composition is a common, cross-linguistic, and fully compositional pattern that a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will understand.
Etymology
The Pyramids of Egypt were built as huge stone 'tombs' for kings and queens. Their shape — a square base with triangular sides pointing up like steps to the sky — helped keep the body and treasures safe, so today they are known as royal burial places and powerful symbols of ancient Egypt.