<P> The pyramids of Giza and others are thought to have been constructed to house the remains of the deceased Pharaohs who ruled over Ancient Egypt . A portion of the Pharaoh 's spirit called his ka was believed to remain with his corpse . Proper care of the remains was necessary in order for the `` former Pharaoh to perform his new duties as king of the dead . '' . It 's theorized the pyramid not only served as a tomb for the Pharaoh , but also as a storage pit for various items he would need in the afterlife . `` The people of Ancient Egypt believed that death on Earth was the start of a journey to the next world . The embalmed body of the King was entombed underneath or within the pyramid to protect it and allow his transformation and ascension to the afterlife . '' </P>
what is the purpose of the great pyramids of giza
to house the remains of the deceased Pharaohs who ruled over Ancient Egypt