The Pyramid of Cheops
Description
The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Egyptologists believe that the pyramid was built as a tomb for fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu (Cheops in Greek) over an approximately 20 year period concluding around 2560 BC. Initially at 481 feet, the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years, the longest period of time ever held for such a record. How could the ancient Egyptians build this majestic pyramid? This fascinating documentary provides a possible answer to the burning question that scholars have been pondering for ages.
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52 min
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Date of Publication
[2012], c2010
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Films on Demand
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