Life 4,500 Years Ago | How the Great Pyramids of Giza Were Really Built

The sun rises! To the Stormlands, men! Yes, Foreman! Move quickly! The blocks must be aligned before dusk. See that they do. This foundation will stand for eternity. It shall, my Pharaoh. Let the work continue. Alright, lay the rope straight from the corner. It's taut, Foreman. Good. Drive the stake in deep. It's in. Moving to the next. Next side. Let's move. Mark them deeper. The wind will erase shallow lines. Yes, Foreman. The sand is loose here. Good. Make it clear for the crew. It will be. Focus your strikes here, on the natural seam. Aye, Foreman. The stone speaks. Good. Feel the rhythm. Don't force it. Steady as she goes. Pour it slow. Let it seep. It's cracking. One more hit. Good. Clear the pieces. Alright, lads! On three! Pull! It's good! Stay right! One more! Pull harder, you dogs! Keep it moving! It's stuck in the sand! Rock it loose! Push with your backs! It's moving! Keep pulling! Pull, brothers! For the glory of the Pharaoh! It's moving! Keep the ropes tight! While for the heath, the summit awaits! Pull harder on the left! Keep it steady! It's slipping! More tension! I've got it! Hold firm! It's holding! Watch the sand! Row! Keep the rhythm strong! Heave! Don't slack now! Together! For the Pharaoh! One more push! Steady now! Bring it ashore! Heavy! Pull! Good! Next one! Move! Heave! Pull together! It's moving! Keep pulling! Up the ramp! Faster! Keep it steady! Up the ramp! Almost there! One more push! Come on, lads! One more push! It's moving, boys! That's it! Keep it steady! Almost there! Keep going! Don't stop! Well done! That's how it is asked! It is done! Check the level on this course. A little more to the right. Tap it firm. Good! It holds the line. Steady now! Push! Moving! Hold it! Perfect! Foreman, check this. Good work! It fits. Rest now. Faster, lads! We need to break through this section tonight! Aye, Foreman. The rock is stubborn. Then strike harder! We can't afford delays. Steady now! Aim for the joints. Aye, Foreman. It's coming loose. Good! Clear the dust. Keep the pace. Almost through. One more strike. Steady now! Lower it slow! Align the corner to the mark. The surface is leveling out nicely. Good! Keep the pressure even. No scratches. Yes, Foreman. It's getting that golden sheen. Excellent! The alignment must be flawless. Behold! The casing stones shine like the sun itself! Our toil has built a mountain for the ages. It will stand forever a testament to our hands. A legacy carved in stone. Rest now. The stones will wait. It feels endless, this labor. Endless, but not without meaning. Our sweat will outlast the sun.