The Remarkable Science of Ancient AstronomyThe astronomical significance of Egypt's Great Pyramid; how its builders achieve the accuracy of the pyramid's alignment to the cardinal directions; whether its air shafts intend to point at important stars; claims of the mystical power of pyramids.
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