What does "the Pyramids" refer to in Egypt? How many pyramids are called 'the Pyramids'?

Answer 1

The pyramids in Egypt are the huge burial sites of some of the pharaohs from long ago.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_pyramids

and

http://www.google.com/search?q=pyramids+in+egypt&hl=en&rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS379US379&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=n1JgULLBGof1igLn9YDoCw&ved=0CDQQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=643

Answer 2

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