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What were the pyramids really built for?

The pyramids of Egypt are among the most famous structures in the world—but what was their true purpose? Were they simply ...
Ancient Egyptians had none of our technology, but managed to complete the megalith almost unnaturally fast.
The Great Pyramid of Giza—the largest of Egypt’s pyramids—consists of about 2.3 million limestone blocks. The smallest of these weigh two tons, while the largest weigh over 60. History says laborers ...
For 5,000 years scholars, generals, and mystics have been fascinated by the Egyptian pyramids. That obsession persists in the modern age. Today the Pyramids of Giza are surrounded by desert. But 4,600 ...