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The Great Pyramid: Deconstructed (1:31)

Did you know that the Great Pyramid of Giza weighs 6.5 million tons? Get the facts on what makes this ancient wonder a true architectural marvel.

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  • The Great Pyramid: Deconstructed
    The Great Pyramid: Deconstructed

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    Did you know that the Great Pyramid of Giza weighs 6.5 million tons? Get the facts on what makes this ancient wonder a true architectural marvel.

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  • Coroner's Report: King Tut
    Coroner's Report: King Tut

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    According to one theory, an accident caused the untimely death of teenage pharaoh King Tut. How might a broken leg have sent him to his tomb?

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  • 2012: Egypt
    2012: Egypt

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    What did Ancient Egyptians believe about the fate of the world and 2012?

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  • Egyptian Pyramids
    Egyptian Pyramids

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    Explore images of the Egyptian pyramids at Giza, Saqqarah, Dahshur and Maydum.

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  • Egyptian Relief Sculpture and Painting
    Egyptian Relief Sculpture and Painting

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    Discover some of Egypt's most remarkable relief sculptures and paintings, displayed in the tombs of leaders such as King Tut or Queen Nefertiti

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