egyptology

Uncovering the Secrets of the Pyramids - TPM 03

Uncover the engineering marvels behind Egypt’s iconic pyramids and new archaeological findings about their construction. Explore unfinished Third Dynasty pyramids, Sneferu's architectural experimentations, and the wonder that is the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Learn about the pyramid towns that supported a large, skilled workforce and harbors that were part of the extensive transport network required to move materials. This episode sheds light on how the process of constructing massive monuments for the dead led to technological innovations and shaped the lives of ancient Egyptians.

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Tombs from the Dawn of Egypt pt 2 - Ep 02

Continue the journey through the ancient tomb architecture of Early Dynastic Egypt that paved the way for the pyramids. Uncover recently discovered predynastic tombs in the Nile Delta and explore Saqqara’s grand necropolis. From the tombs of elite Egyptians to the monuments of Merneith, the first woman to rule Egypt, and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, we’ll reveal the powerful afterlife rituals and artistic traditions that shaped Egypt's iconic burial monuments.

Tombs from the Dawn of Egypt pt 1 - TPM 01

Travel back over 5,000 years to Nekhen and Abydos, and explore the predynastic and early dynastic tombs that laid the foundations for the iconic pyramids and grand tombs of Ancient Egypt. Discover how these early burial sites shaped royal displays of power, afterlife beliefs, and Egyptian art for millennia.

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