Ancient History

Upon their death, ancient Egyptian pharaohs were mummified and entombed in pyramids, which were built to protect them in the afterlife. Today, millions visit the Great Pyramids near the Egyptian capital of Cairo. Egypt is fuming over a competition to choose the world's "new seven wonders," deriding it as a marketing stunt that demeans the pyramids of Giza, the only surviving ancient wonder. The pyramids are also surrounded by statues, the largest of which is up next.

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