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# # # **TOP 10 SECRETS OF ANCIENT EGYPT**
**Source:** [History - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBppMF9lyuk)
# # # # **Introduction**
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For **3,000 years**, until Alexander the Great’s armies conquered it in the **4th century BC**, **Ancient Egypt** was the most important civilization in the world.
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This week’s **Ancient Top 10**: **Secrets of Egypt**—ranked by how each entry has shaped our understanding of this legendary civilization.
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# # # **10. The Great Sphinx**
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- Located at the foot of the pyramids near **Cairo**, it’s the **largest statue ever carved from a single stone** (240 ft long, 60 ft high).
- **Mystery:** Water erosion marks suggest it may be **9,000+ years old**—far older than believed, hinting at a lost ancient civilization.
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# # # **9. The Pharos Lighthouse**
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- Built in **Alexandria** (3rd century BC), this **400-foot lighthouse** guided ships into the harbor.
- Stood for **1,500 years**—taller than the Statue of Liberty. The word **"pharos"** still means "lighthouse" in many languages.
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# # # **8. The Turin Erotic Papyrus**
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- Discovered by a farmer near the **Valley of the Kings**, this **3,000-year-old scroll** shocked Egyptologists.
- **Adults-only content** reveals the **humor and humanity** of ancient Egyptians, contrasting their spiritual reputation.
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# # # **7. The Unfinished Obelisk**
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- Found in **Aswan**, this **giant obelisk** (had it been completed) would’ve been as tall as **Niagara Falls**.
- Showcases the Egyptians’ **engineering mastery**—carved from bedrock without modern tools.
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# # # **6. The Khufu Ship**
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- A **4,500-year-old intact ship** buried near the Great Pyramid.
- **Purpose:** A **funeral barge** to transport Pharaoh Khufu’s soul to the afterlife. Built with **rope joints** (no nails) and seaworthy!
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# # # **5. Abu Simbel**
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- A **10-story temple** carved into a mountain by **Ramses II** (13th century BC).
- Demonstrates the **pharaoh’s power**—constructed in just **20 years** without machinery.
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# # # **4. Mummies**
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- **Preservation ritual:** Organs removed, brains extracted via the nose, bodies dried with salt.
- Belief: The soul **returned nightly** to the body for rebirth in the afterlife.
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# # # **3. The Rosetta Stone**
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- **Key to decoding hieroglyphs** (1799 discovery). Features the same text in **Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphs**.
- Revealed **Pharaoh Ptolemy’s name**, unlocking **3,000 years of Egyptian history**.
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# # # **2. Pyramids**
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- **Over 100 pyramids** still stand in Egypt. The **Giza pyramids** are the most iconic.
- Built by **Imhotep** (later deified), showcasing **mathematical precision** and spiritual significance.
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# # # **1. Tutankhamun’s Treasures**
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- **1922 discovery:** A **fully intact tomb** with **golden masks, thrones, chariots, and jewelry**.
- **Tut’s death mask** (24 lbs of gold with **lapis lazuli and obsidian**) symbolizes the **pharaohs’ divine power**.
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# # # **Conclusion**
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Ancient Egypt remains a **land of secrets**—its **monuments, art, and innovations** unmatched in history. The mysteries continue to **astonish us today**.
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An incredible empire for thousands of years, Egypt was one of the most important civilization in the ancient world. Watch as we count down the top 10 secrets...
