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: DeconstructedVideo Clip (1:31)
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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 TutVideo Clip (2:18)
Video Clip (2:18)
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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Coroner's Report: Cleopatra
Coroner's Report: CleopatraVideo Clip (2:34)
Video Clip (2:34)
Legend has it that Cleopatra took her own life by succumbing willingly to the bite of a cobra. If this story is true, was suicide by snake venom an easy way to go, or did the last Egyptian pharaoh die in excruciating pain?
Photo Galleries (3)
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Egyptian Pyramids
Egyptian Pyramids(12 Photos)
12 Photos
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(11 Photos)
11 Photos
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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Mesoamerican Pyramids
Mesoamerican Pyramids(14 Photos)
14 Photos
Explore images of Mesoamerican pyramids from Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, Tikal, Palenque and Uxmal. Learn about an ancient calendar as well.
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Mummies Facts
Mummies FactsInteractive
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Egypt Sudoku Game
Egypt Sudoku GameInteractive
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