Ancient Egypt: Religion, Facts and Pyramids

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Cleopatra

Cleopatra VII ruled ancient Egypt as co‑regent for almost three decades. She is famed for her savvy political alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a giant 4,500‑year‑old limestone statue situated near the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt. Measuring 240 feet (73 meters) long and 66 feet (20 meters) high, the Great Sphinx is one of the world’s largest monuments.

Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun, or simply King Tut, ruled Egypt as pharaoh until his early death. Howard Carter found his tomb intact, setting off a worldwide Egyptology frenzy.

Egyptian Pyramids

The Pharaoh in Egyptian Society During the third and fourth dynasties of the Old Kingdom, Egypt enjoyed tremendous economic prosperity and stability. Kings held a unique position in Egyptian society. Somewhere in between human and divine, they were believed to have been chosen by the gods themselves to serve as their mediators on earth. Because […]

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Building the Pyramids

The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids using engineering techniques that are still a wonder of the world.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is an engineering marvel even by today’s standards.

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Massive Stones Moved to Build Monuments

In this Lost Worlds video, brought to you by the History Channel, learn about man’s ability to come up with creative solutions to move stone throughout history. Watch as this video takes us from Egypt to Greece to Jerusalem showing us different solutions throughout history for constructing giant structures like obelisks and temples.

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