6:30pm - Monday, August 3, 2026

Secrets of Archaeology

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Pyramids Designed for Eternity #18

TEACH 356

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Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) The Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser in Saqqara was designed by the architect, Imhotep. Travels to Giza and one of the seven wonders of the world. Explains the organizational skills and methods used in constructing the pyramids, focusing on the Great Pyramid of Kheops. Highlights the other two pyramids of Chephren and Micerinus. Goes inside the Great Pyramid. Touches on the practice of mummification and the mummy of Ramses II. Concludes the Great Sphinx and words from the Pharaoh Kheops. Three dimensional graphics illustrate the Saqqara complex, Snefru's pyramids at Maidum and Dahshur and the Sphinx.

Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:22:12

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6:30am, 08/04/2026 | TEACH 356

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Calendar Secrets of Archaeology: Pyramids Designed for Eternity (TEACH 356) Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) The Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser in Saqqara was designed by the architect, Imhotep. Travels to Giza and one of the seven wonders of the world. Explains the organizational skills and methods used in constructing the pyramids, focusing on the Great Pyramid of Kheops. Highlights the other two pyramids of Chephren and Micerinus. Goes inside the Great Pyramid. Touches on the practice of mummification and the mummy of Ramses II. Concludes the Great Sphinx and words from the Pharaoh Kheops. Three dimensional graphics illustrate the Saqqara complex, Snefru's pyramids at Maidum and Dahshur and the Sphinx. http://proweb.myersinfosys.com/hetv/airlist/2303/detail.ics