The Remarkable Science of Ancient Astronomy

Astronomy of Egypt’s Great Pyramid

Educational Jun 1, 2020 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E4: Study the astronomical significance of Egypt's Great Pyramid. How did its builders achieve such phenomenal accuracy in the pyramid's alignment to the cardinal directions? Were its air shafts intended to point at stars of special importance? Also evaluate modern claims for the mystical power of pyramids.

Educational Jun 1, 2020 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 28 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.