The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Stonemason's Tools In the quarry, large chunks of stone were broken off by pushing wooden wedges into cracks. Blocks were then shaped with a chisel and mallet.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Building the Pyramids