A 6-Million-Ton Ancient Wonder: The Enormous Great Pyramid of Egypt
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The Great Pyramid of Giza is the most famous pyramid constructed on the Giza plateau. Although not the most ancient…
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3 Profound Reasons why the Great Sphinx May be Older than Ancient Egypt
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Throughout many millennia, the ancient Egyptian sculpted and crafted hundreds of mind-bending statues across the country. Ranging from a few…
4,600-Year-Old Pyramid Proves Not All Pyramids Were Tombs
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Mainstream experts tell us that all pyramids, at least those in Egypt, were tombs. But what if I told you…
7 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids That Predate The Great Pyramid Were Not Tombs
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The ancient Egyptians are renowned for their impressive pyramids that still stand as some of the world’s most awe-inspiring structures….
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Rock-Cut Temples of Abu Simbel
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By far, the most formidable building project begun during the reign of Ramesses II was the two stone temples carved…
The Great Sphinx of Giza: The Unacknowledged Eighth Wonder of the World
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The Great Sphinx at Giza is, and remains, the most enigmatic and mysterious monolithic statue on the planet’s surface. Around…
5 Reasons Why We Still Don’t Know the True Purpose of the Pyramids
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“…men are capable of perceiving the Pyramid in an astonishing number of ways. Some have thought the Pyramid was an…
The “Civilization” That Gave Rise to Ancient Egypt Found by Archaeologists
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Archaeologists have excavated six ancient sites dating back to a time of pre-Pharaonic times in Egypt. The discoveries have allowed…
3 Things You Should Know About Borobudur, Indonesia’s Ancient “Step Pyramid”
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Borobudur is considered the world’s largest Buddhist temple. Erected in the ninth century, the massive structure comprises nine stacked platforms,…
3 Puzzling Characteristics of the Great Pyramid of Giza
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Believed to have been created more than 4,500 years ago as a tomb, the Great Pyramid of Giza has aroused…
4 Reasons Why the Great Pyramid of Giza is the Most Fascinating on Earth
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There are pyramids out there, and then there’s the Great Pyramid of Giza. Also dubbed Khufu’s Pyramid, this magnificent structure…
3 of the Most Ancient Pyramids in Egypt
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Around 2,700 BC, ancient Egyptian building techniques were reborn. From complex mastabas where Pharaohs and royalty were buried, the ancient…
A 2,200 Ancient Egyptian Glider? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Saqqara Bird
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Ancient Egypt is home to a treasure trove of history. Amidst its pyramids, temples, lost cities, and mummies, certain discoveries…
The Herodotus Machine: An Ancient Device That Helped Build the Egyptian Pyramids?
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Have you ever heard about the so-called Herodotus machine? This device is described by the Greek philosopher Herodotus as one…
3 Reasons Why the Great Sphinx is the Most Mysterious Monument on Earth
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Of all the ancient monuments built on Earth thousands of years ago, there is one that excites and causes confusion…
3 Puzzling Ancient Standing Stone Monuments on Earth
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What are some of the most puzzling ancient standing stone monuments on Earth? Let us take a look. The word…
Unfinished Wonder: Why the Ancient Builders Abandoned the Construction of the Sphinx and its Temple
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The enigmatic Great Sphinx of Giza has sparked a wealth of speculation concerning its age, its creators, and its original…
Who Commissioned the Sphinx? 3 Puzzling Discoveries
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The Great Sphinx at the Giza plateau is the largest, most ancient monolithic statue in the world. No matter where…
3 Convincing Reasons Why there May be Hidden, Secret Chambers Beneath the Great Sphinx
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One of the most astounding ancient monuments on the planet’s surface is the Great Sphinx of Giza, a statue unlike…
3 Lesser-Known Ancient Pyramids You Should Know About
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It’s no secret that when people speak about pyramids, we immediately picture in our minds the Pyramids at the Giza…
These Are the 6 Most Ancient Maps Ever Found
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Ever since humans became aware of their surroundings, they started etching the very first maps in stone. Knowing where we…
5 Confounding Treasures of Ancient Egypt that Changed History
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Among its many treasures, Egypt’s lands are home not only to more than 100 pyramids but to ancient cities, temples,…