The video is a tour of an ancient Egyptian temple and the Stepped Pyramid, built around 2667 BC. The narrator explains that the Stepped Pyramid was the first pyramid-shaped funerary tomb in the world, designed by the brilliant architect Imhotep. The pyramid was originally a straight platform with a large room below, where the pharaoh's belongings, including food and live animals, were placed to ensure comfort in the afterlife.
The narrator also discusses the "Book of the Dead," which describes the second life in ancient Egyptian beliefs. The book contains texts and images that depict the afterlife, including rivers made of wine and trees that dispense fruit. The narrator also explains the significance of the human body in ancient Egyptian ideology and the use of symbols and hieroglyphics to represent energies and concepts.
Throughout the video, the narrator provides interesting facts and insights into ancient Egyptian culture and architecture. The video concludes with a promise of a second season, where the narrator will continue to explore Egypt and share its history and culture with the audience.
Here are the extracted facts:
1. The first construction made in stone in the entire world was built around 2667 BC.
2. The construction mentioned above took approximately 19 years to complete.
3. Imhotep was the brilliant mind behind the construction.
4. Imhotep was a genius in Egypt and a sensational architect.
5. The temple mentioned has original stones, smooth and impressive.
6. The ceiling of the temple is original and was the first building with a roof.
7. Corridors with columns were first introduced by Imhotep.
8. Greek and Roman columns were built much later.
9. Imhotep used curves similar to papyrus in his designs.
10. The stepped pyramid is the first pyramid-shaped funerary tomb in the world.
11. The stepped pyramid was built in six layers.
12. The pyramid was originally a straight platform with sloping sides.
13. The pharaoh's tomb was below the platform.
14. The pharaoh's belongings, including food and live animals, were placed in the tomb.
15. The ancient Egyptians believed in a second life.
16. The pyramid was designed to provide comfort in the afterlife.
17. The Book of Mda (also known as the Book of the Dead) is an ancient Egyptian text that describes the afterlife.
18. The Book of Mda was written from left to right.
19. In ancient Egypt, the "second life" referred to the afterlife.
20. The afterlife was described as a paradise with fruit, rivers, and drink.
21. The rivers in the afterlife were made of wine, not water.
22. The wine in the afterlife did not cause intoxication.
23. The ancient Egyptians believed that the afterlife was a place of reward and comfort.
24. The pyramid of Unas is a significant ancient Egyptian monument.
25. The pyramid of Unas is over 2,300 years old.
26. The pyramid of Unas has original and well-preserved paintings and hieroglyphics.
27. The paintings in the pyramid of Unas depict everyday life in ancient Egypt, including agriculture and hunting.
28. The ancient Egyptians used a mixture of materials, including animal fat, to construct their buildings.
29. The use of animal fat in construction helped to preserve the buildings for a long time.