6. Are hidden from sight
Remember all the priceless treasures the ancient Egyptians heaped in the tombs?
The poor peasants that lived in the Libyan Desert remembered them, too. One piece of jewelry from a Royal Tomb could feed a poor family for generations. And there were plenty of poor people willing to desecrate a tomb to feed their children. Which is why ACTUAL tombs were carefully hidden under the sand to protect the treasures. Here’s what they look like:
Which is why Harold Carter spent 7 years in the Valley of the Kings, diligently searching for the Tomb of Tutankhamun. It was right under his feet the whole time, but he couldn’t find it.
The Pyramids aren’t hidden. They are the opposite of hidden. On a clear day you can see the tops of the pyramids from over 40 kilometers away.
