The civilization may be long gone, but its secrets live on.
Ancient Egypt was the preeminent civilization in the Mediterranean world for almost 30 centuries. From the pyramids of the Old Kingdom through the military conquests of the New Kingdom, Egypt's majesty has long entranced archaeologists and historians. Much of what is known about the ancient civilization has been gleaned from monuments, mummies and artifacts. But while these objects hint at ancient Egypt's rich history, there are some features of the culture that remain unexplained.
For example, how did King Tut, one of Egypt's most iconic rulers, die? How did workers manage to move massive stones to build the stunning pyramids? And how were mummies made, exactly—and why were millions of them cats? | | |
 | | What Killed King Tut? | | Tutankhamen ruled Egypt as pharaoh for 10 years until his death at age 19, around 1324 B.C. After the boy pharaoh's tomb, filled with artifacts and treasure, was discovered in 1922 he became world famous. While much of King Tut's life can now be pieced together, his untimely death is still a mystery. | | |
 | | Ancient Egypt | Enter the realm of ancient Egypt's temples, tombs and mummies.
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 | | Mummy Secrets | Scientists have spent years trying to figure out how Egyptians mummified their dead. Secrets of the trade were passed down from father to son, allowing the process to remain closely guarded. Watch now ›
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