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The Link is Resolved Between Obelisks, Temples and Pyramids

The Link is Resolved Between Obelisks, Temples and Pyramids
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  • The Link is Resolved Between Obelisks, Temples and Pyramids
  • Duration: 3:08
  • It took over 14 years to reasssemble King Kufu’s boat. Jamie works out that the boat links the obelisk, pyramid and temple together as a means of transport in both life and the afterlife. This clip has subtitles available in Flash.
  • Subject:

    History

       Topic:

    Egyptians

  • Keywords: Giza, King Kufu’s, boat, transport, pyramid, obelisk, temple, priest, subtitled
Ideas for use in class
  • Discuss the building and transportation of pyramids. What kind of tools did the Egyptians use?
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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