Ancient Egyptians built temples, fortresses, pyramids, and palaces, showcasing their engineering prowess and warning enemies of their advanced civilization. This special profiles their greatest achievements and the pharaohs and architects behind them.
Egypt: Engineering an Empire
The ancient Egyptians showcased their remarkable engineering prowess 2500 years before Julius Caesar's reign, constructing monumental temples, fortresses, pyramids, and palaces that greatly accelerated human progress.