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SECRETS OF THE SILENT TOMBS
Inside the Pyramids of Giza
Few monuments have perplexed historians — and spurred on conspiracy theorists — more than the Pyramids of Giza. Still standing after more than 4,500 years, these extraordinary tombs offer insight into ancient humanity’s ingenuity and
the culture of ancient Egypt. Naturally, their existence has led to extensive investigations into their origins, purpose, and, of course, more than a few wild (and sometimes otherworldly) theories. Guidance for Gods Most people today create an estate plan to determine what happens to their most cherished possessions upon their deaths. However, pharaohs — the rulers of ancient Egypt — adhered to the practice of taking everything with them to the afterlife. Pyramids were built as tombs pointing toward the gods and contained items that would help ensure a pharaoh’s safe journey after death as they transcended their earthly existence and became gods. Building Legends The first of three major pyramids built at Giza was also the largest. Construction began around 2550 B.C. at the behest of Pharaoh Khufu. Standing nearly 500
feet above the plateau, the pyramid is constructed of more than 2 million stone blocks weighing between 2.5 and 15 tons each. The second pyramid was built circa 2520 B.C. for Khufu’s son, Khafre, whose burial site also includes the world- renowned Sphinx. The third and smallest Giza pyramid was constructed circa 2490 B.C. for Khafre’s son, Menkaure. Architecture From Aliens? Scientists and architectural experts have marveled at the pyramids’ precise designs for centuries, leading many to question how builders created these monuments so perfectly so long ago. One theory suggested that aliens — not humans — formulated and implemented the pyramids’ layout and construction. While this conclusion inspires many sci-fi movies, scientists believe the pyramids were created using copper drills, saws, and chisels held in human palms and were most likely not the handiwork of industrious extraterrestrial beings.
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