E) You decide that it would be far too dangerous to climb into a dark tunnel of that size. After all, you might get stuck halfway down with no one to hear you scream. No thank you. The sun is finally setting and priests sing one final hymn to Ra as he sinks into the western horizon. As the workers descend the pyramid, they are each given a sack of grain and some dried figs. At last dinner! As you prepare your meal that night, you feel a sense of pride that you are a part of this great project that will last down through the ages.

THE END

Quick Quiz
What was the ancient Egyptian form of writing called?

Cuneiform
Petraglyphs
Hieroglyphs
Alphabet
None of the Above

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