The Great Pyramid of Giza as it would have appeared in its original glory. It’s encased in smooth, polished white limestone. Designed to reflect the sun’s rays, the pyramid would have shone like a beacon across the ancient landscape, visible from miles around.
The capstone, made of gold or electrum, crowned the structure, symbolizing the sun’s power. Can you envision the awe-inspiring sight and the profound impact it would have had on ancient onlookers? What might this tell us about the Egyptians’ relationship with the divine and the cosmos?
After the fall of Egypt, scavengers stole the polished limestone plates and cap of precious metal, leaving the craggy structure we’re familiar with today.