Pyramid (Eyewitness)

Be an eyewitness to the Ancient Egyptian pyramids from the ancient burial chambers to how workers lifted stones weighing up to 15 tonnes without complicated machinery. See magical tablets from Nubian pyramids and discover the hidden passages of the Great Pyramid.

Table of Contents

What are pyramids?; built for a king; the great step pyramid; the step pyramid comples; first true pyramids; the pyramids of Giza; the pharaohs of Giza; the great pyramid; inside the pyramid; temples and offerings; the great sphinx; funeral boats; planning the pyramid; building in brick and stone; tools for building; the pyramid rises; a slow decline; the middle kingdom revival; pyramidions; riddles of the pyramids; pyramids of Nubia; pharaohs of Nubia; a queen's trasure; Mayan pyramids; Aztec pyramids; the pyramid lives on; did you know?; Who's who.