About this episode
The episode explores the engineering secrets of the Great Pyramid and the advanced knowledge of its builders.
What engineering secrets lie within the Great Pyramid, and who really built it? Innovations like rope‑sewn boats, laser‑precise alignments, and hidden internal chambers reveal a building team with knowledge far ahead of its time. Uncover clues buried around Giza that point to a surprising truth about the workforce responsible for one of history’s greatest construction projects. To watch the full film, visit https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/decoding-the-great-pyramid/ Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Topics covered
- Great Pyramid
- engineering secrets
- construction workforce
- ancient innovations
- Giza
Keywords
- Great Pyramid
- engineering
- construction
- ancient Egypt
- Giza
- hidden chambers
- innovations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: GBH
Books & works: Decoding the Great Pyramid
Places: Giza
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