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The Pyramids of Egypt and the Giza Plateau

April 3, 2018 by FreeSchool

The ancient Egyptians built more than 100 pyramids for their pharaohs, over a period of almost 1,000 years. The most famous pyramids are located on the Giza Plateau, across the river Nile from Cairo. The largest of them is the Great Pyramid, built for the pharaoh Khufu about 4,500 years ago. It was the … Read more

Biography of King Tutankhamun and the Discovery of His Tomb

by FreeSchool

The pharaoh Tutankhamun is one of the most famous Egyptian rulers in history. Known by many as ‘King Tut,’ Tutankhamun is most famous for the incredible treasures in his tomb. Undisturbed for over 3,000 years until archaeologist Howard Carter uncovered it in 1922, thousands of priceless artifacts lay inside, ready to tell the story … Read more