The Egyptian pyramids were constructed over 4,000 years ago during a time when Egypt was one of the most powerful and wealthy civilizations in the world. These massive stone structures were built as tombs for pharaohs, reflecting their status as both political and divine leaders. Pyramid construction began as early as the Old Kingdom and continued through the Ptolemaic period, though the peak occurred between the 3rd and 6th dynasties, around 2325 B.C. Their size and complexity highlight the Egy

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Archaeologists investigate one of the great mysteries of ancient Egypt – the mummy. Teams excavate buried tombs and make shocking discoveries. Join us as we unearth the world's richest seam of ancient treasure on brand new episodes of Lost Treasures of Egypt, Sundays at 8pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK