The Egyptian pyramids were constructed over 4,000 years ago during a time when Egypt was one of the most powerful and wealthy civilizations in the world. These massive stone structures were built as tombs for pharaohs, reflecting their status as both political and divine leaders. Pyramid construction began as early as the Old Kingdom and continued through the Ptolemaic period, though the peak occurred between the 3rd and 6th dynasties, around 2325 B.C. Their size and complexity highlight the Egy

This documentary explores how ancient Egyptians lived, worked, and believed during the time of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, focusing on the sacred landscape surrounding his burial in the Valley of the Kings. Contrary to popular belief, Tutankhamun was not buried in a pyramid. By the 14th century BCE, royal pyramids had been abandoned in favor of hidden rock-cut tombs, designed to protect the pharaoh’s body and treasures from tomb robbers. Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62), discovered in 1922, remains the most i

WATCH: Egypt unveils newly discovered tombs containing 2,500-year-old mummies, skeletons, statues and amulets. https://nbcnews.to/2UdjSn6 | NBC News

Egyptian officials have unearthed 8 mummies, 10 colorful sarcophagi and numerous figurines in 3,500-year-old tombs http://cnn.it/2p0ii6r | CNN

"Maze of tombs": More than 40 mummies have been unearthed inside an ancient burial site in Upper Egypt, officials say. https://abcn.ws/2DbX9hf | ABC News