††The pyramids were elaborate buildings used by the ancient Egyptians to enclose royal tombs. They believed that the dead spirit would be assisted on its journey into the next world if certain objects and artefacts were provided. These included boats, money, food and clothing. For the modern-day scientist, tombs have acted as time capsules, providing valuable information about the lifestyles of those who built them.
The Great Pyramid at Giza is one of the most studied and yet mysterious buildings on the planet. It is 230 metres square and 147 metres high, and is constructed from around 2 million stone blocks which fit together with a precision that would be hard to repeat today.
