Video: Secrets of Archeology - Pyramids Designed for an Eternity

Summary:

During the 4th Dynasty of the Pharaohs in Egypt, nearly 5,000 years ago, a people emerged from the mists of pre-history to complete the most ambitious and spectacular undertakings ever attempted by mankind. An incredible feat characterized by ingenious design, resourceful technique, and above all, the labor of tens of thousands of men who contributed with their bare hands to creating these colossal tombs for their Pharaohs. We put scientific structural theories to the test in this computerized recreation of the building of Khufu, the largest pyramid in the Nile Valley.

Rating: TVPG

Running Time: 30 minutes

Genre:Mysteries of History