Ancient Egypt's civilization spanned over 3,000 years, leaving monuments and mysteries that continue to captivate. From the Great Pyramids to the Valley of the Kings, their architectural achievements remain awe-inspiring.
The pyramids of Giza were built around 2560 BCE as tombs for pharaohs. The Great Pyramid, built for Khufu, contains an estimated 2.3 million stone blocks averaging 2.5 tons each. How they were constructed without modern machinery remains debated.
Egyptian religion centered on the afterlife. Mummification preserved bodies for eternal existence. The Book of the Dead provided spells to navigate the underworld. Tombs were filled with goods the deceased would need in the next life.