Why Ancient Egyptians Abandoned the Pyramids (Full Episode) | Lost Treasures of Egypt | Nat Geo

Why did ancient Egyptians abandon their great pyramids just a few centuries after the first was built? In this full episode of Lost Treasures of Egypt from National Geographic, follow top archaeologists searching for answers from the earliest pyramids across the desert to the Red Sea. Uncover mysterious inscriptions inside pharaohs' tombs detailing the threats royal mummies faced. Plus, journey to Egypt's far south to witness the excavation of a 4,000-year-old tomb buried deep beneath the desert sands.

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