The Universe

S08E02 Pyramids

The Great Pyramids of Giza stand as one of the most remarkable achievements of the ancient world, captivating scientists and historians for centuries. Their construction remains a puzzle: were they simply tombs for the dead, or did they serve a grander purpose as gateways to the cosmos? A team of esteemed Egyptologists, astronomers, and engineers collaborates to uncover the secrets behind these monumental structures. They explore the reasons and techniques that led to the pyramids’ precise alignment with the cardinal points. Did the ancients rely on the sun or stars for this orientation? Were these pyramids a pharaoh’s path to the heavens, or was the entire Giza site a center for solar worship?