Learn about the greatest secrets of ancient Egypt

 Learn about the greatest secrets of ancient Egypt

No country throughout history belonging to antiquity has captured the interest and imagination of historians and archaeologists as much as Egypt has. 

It is full of mysteries that surround all aspects of it, from religion and bewildering architecture to colossal temples and pyramids and the colossal Sphinx. The Egyptian pyramids are the most famous ancient monuments in human history, and they are the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The emergence of the seeds of Egyptian civilization for the first time on the banks of the Nile. From this mighty river that flows from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea arose pharaonic kingdoms that came to rule a large part of the world for nearly 3,000 years, leaving behind a rich legacy of art, architecture, legends, and secrets that still unfold to this day.

The ancient Egyptians left behind many mysteries that archaeologists and geologists could not solve even after the passage of 6000 years. In this article, we will tell you some of the greatest secrets of this civilization:

How were the pyramids built?

The giant pyramids built by the ancient Egyptians are one of the main elements of their legacy that have baffled historians until now. How could a civilization that did not have modern construction equipment carry huge stone blocks and all the materials needed to build these colossal pyramids at such a huge height?

Specialized scholars put forward various theories of assumptions, but none of them were very convincing. Perhaps the most prominent of these assumptions are those made by Joseph Davidovic, who mentions that the stone blocks were built on top of each other, and this would explain their high height and the absence of gaps between them. However, geologists and paleontologists argue that these blocks are manufactured sedimentary rocks, and therefore Davidovic's theory becomes logically unacceptable.

The secret chambers of the Great Pyramid of Giza

In 1993 the crawling robot Upuaut 2 discovered a small door in the south axis of the pyramid, behind which an empty space was visible and another door was found at a later time. In 2012, a more advanced technological robot called Djedi penetrated the same place of the pyramid and succeeded in taking pictures behind the first door. Copper handles and wall paintings appeared in these surveillance images.

In addition, even though no one had entered these rooms and corridors for 9 years, it has been proven that recent scratches appeared on the walls and ceiling of the secret room.

How did Pharaoh Tutankhamun die?

The young pharaoh Tutankhamun fascinated historians from the moment his tomb was discovered and opened in 1922, as his life, which lasted only 19 years, remained a mystery that baffled scholars for nearly 100 years. However, British experts have a theory about the death of the young pharaoh who took over Egypt's offer when he was only nine years old. They say he appears to have died after a racing accident, and that embalming rites performed later destroyed his corpse. Other theories regarding Tutankhamun's death include murder, snakebite, tuberculosis, leprosy, and malaria.

What is the real age of the Sphinx?

For a very long time, historians considered that the Great Sphinx was built right after the completion of the Great Pyramid 4,500 years ago. However, there is another theory that says that the giant monument consisting of the body of a lion and the head of a human dates back more than 10,500 years ago. This theory is supported by rain erosion factors, and the architectural style, which differs greatly from other Egyptian antiquities, as well as the discovery of a sunken palace in the Giza Plateau, whose seniority appears to be the same as that of the establishment of the Great Sphinx. In addition, the disproportionate size of the body towards the head seems to result from the distinctiveness of the monument giving it the face of a pharaoh.

The disappearance of Queen Nefertiti

Known throughout the world for her beauty, the Egyptian queen was the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten and was known as the leader of the Nile and the daughter of the god. From the twelfth year of Akhenaten's rule, there is no evidence of Queen Nefertiti.

These are just some of the many mysteries that surround the culture of ancient Egypt. Today, Egyptian archaeologists are still making important discoveries, carrying out scientific studies on royal mummies, deciphering hieroglyphic writings, and investigating the lives of Egyptian peasants to answer many questions related to their development.