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The Great Pyramid of Egypt: A Journey to the Afterlife
Discover the incredible story behind the Great Pyramid of Giza, built over 4,600 years ago as a tomb for King Khufu. Learn about its construction, the treasures that filled it, and the mysteries that still surround its creation and...
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Pyramid workers
An Egyptian pyramid worker describes where the workers came from, where they lived and also explains how they worked in crews under a foreman.
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Pyramids of Giza
This short history video looks at the location of Giza and the Great Pyramid itself, built for King Khufu. It also explains why pyramids were built near to the river.
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Pyramids
An Egyptian priest explains what a pyramid is, it's purpose and their various shapes and designs.
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Great Pyramids - Cairo, Egypt
View from the tourist lookout point on the Giza Plateau of the Great Pyramids just outside of Cairo, Egypt.
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Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt
Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt with Hieroglyphs and Sculptures visible. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Sneferu's Red Pyramid near Cairo Egypt
Sneferu's Red Pyramid near Cairo Egypt. These predate the Great Pyramids of Giza. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Great Pyramids of Giza Cairo Egypt
Great Pyramids of Giza Cairo Egypt. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Colossi of Memnon Sculptures in Luxor Egypt
Colossi of Memnon Sculptures in Luxor Egypt depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III but heavily damaged by Earthquake. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Great Pyramids of Giza Cairo Egypt
Great Pyramids of Giza Cairo Egypt. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Temple Complex at Stepped Pyramid of Djoser near Cairo Egypt
Temple Complex at Stepped Pyramid of Djoser near Cairo Egypt
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Stepped Pyramid of Djoser near Cairo Egypt
Stepped Pyramid of Djoser near Cairo Egypt. This predates the Great Pyramids of Giza. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Ancient Sculpture of from Hatshepsut's Temple Egypt
Ancient Sculpture from Hatshepsut's Temple Egypt showing amazing colors still visible after thousands of years. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt
Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt
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Ancient Sculpture of Hatshepsut from Hatshepsut's Temple Egypt
Ancient Sculpture of Hatshepsut from Hatshepsut's Temple Egypt showing amazing colors still visible after thousands of years. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Ancient Sculpture of Hatshepsut from Hatshepsut's Temple Egypt
Ancient Sculpture of Hatshepsut from Hatshepsut's Temple Egypt showing amazing colors still visible after thousands of years. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Hatshepsut's Temple in Luxor Egypt
Hatshepsut's Temple in Luxor Egypt showing famous ramp entrances to one of the world's largest temple complexes. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Great Pyramids of Giza Cairo Egypt
Great Pyramids of Giza Cairo Egypt. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Temple Complex at Stepped Pyramid of Djoser near Cairo Egypt
Stepped Pyramid of Djoser near Cairo Egypt. This predates the Great Pyramids of Giza. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Ancient Sculpture of Hatshepsut from Hatshepsut's Temple Egypt
Ancient Sculpture of Hatshepsut from Hatshepsut's Temple Egypt showing amazing colors still visible after thousands of years. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Ancient Sculpture of Hatshepsut from Hatshepsut's Temple Egypt
Ancient Sculpture of Hatshepsut from Hatshepsut's Temple Egypt showing amazing colors still visible after thousands of years. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Colossi of Memnon Sculptures in Luxor Egypt
Colossi of Memnon Sculptures in Luxor Egypt depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III but heavily damaged by Earthquake. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt
Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt with Hieroglyphs and Sculptures visible. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.