The Mystery of the Word Tower Among the Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramid ranks first. So far, what we know about the pyramids is just a guess. Early pyramids were stepped, such as those in Cheops and Ha Fula, but there was a flat layer of plaster outside. The original intention of this stepped building may be to send a staircase to heaven to the late ruler. There is also a speculation that the function of the pyramid is not only as a tomb, but also as a ceremonial building when the ruler is alive. At first, a small palace was built in front of the unfinished pyramid, where the ruler celebrated the Pharaoh's birthday for 33 years, and then every three years. During the celebration, Pharaoh wanted to prove to the ministers around him that he was a wise monarch, a brave warrior and a man with extraordinary reproductive function. Some research experts believe that the stones in the pyramid contain a set of codes for numbers, sizes, weights, angles, temperatures, orientations, geometric problems and cosmic information, which are intrinsically related to each other. Others think it is a solar observatory. The third kind of research experts believe that pyramids have physical effects on both living and non-living things. Some people even make money from it. A businessman in California made many small gold pagodas, saying that they have the function of storing energy. In his model pyramid, grass seedlings grow fast, and dogs will get used to being vegetarian after a few days. The dentist hung 72 small gold pagodas on the operating chair, which relieved the patient's pain and the wound healed quickly. Romania uses pyramid-shaped devices to disinfect water. It has been found that in pyramid-shaped buildings, crying children will soon be quiet, patients will sleep soundly, women's menstrual bleeding will be reduced, people's minds will be clear, and sexual function will be improved. At first, when archaeologists opened the coffin of Pharaoh Cheops for the first time, they only found a small statue without a mummy, which was a great disappointment. In the archaeological history of Egypt, only the mummy of Tutankhamun who died young at the age of 18 was found. The mummies of other pharaohs in the ancient kingdom have not been found so far. In addition, whether there was a mummy in the coffin was a big problem. Egyptian culture is famous for its mystery. Pharaoh should ascend to heaven after his death, so the priest quietly moved his body to another place. To support this speculation, archaeologists found in a cave near the Nile that almost all the mummies of Pharaoh in the New Kingdom were preserved there, and 20 mummies were piled together like firewood, while their coffins were empty. Were the pyramids built by slaves? Not exactly. The ancient Egyptians believed that Pharaoh's orders were the will of God. A village inhabited by craftsmen was found near the pyramid, where thousands of craftsmen lived and the accommodation conditions were completely guaranteed. Judging from this, they are hired workers, not slaves. As the old saying goes, time is afraid of pyramids. Today, I doubt whether this sentence is correct. Egyptian local authorities now not only prevent tourists from entering the pyramids and the Sphinx, but also scholars are turned away. Due to the age, the spire of the Cheops Pyramid has long been worn off, forming a small platform with an area of not less than 10 square meter. At first, foreign rich people who like to climb pyramids were held by two Arabs, and the third Arab climbed to the top of the tower with his feet. He can sit at the top of the tower and drink the coffee provided by his entourage. Nicholas II, the last czar, climbed the pyramid before he ascended the throne. Egyptians forbade foreign scientists to dig by themselves, and a family specializing in archaeological excavations was formed in the local area. Local inspectors also pay close attention to foreign scientists and prevent them from taking what they find out of the country. The Great Pyramid continues its solemn silence. Tutankhamun wrote on the epitaph of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun: "Whoever interferes with the peace of the Pharaoh will die on his head." For decades, after the hype of various movies and novels, the "Pharaoh's curse" became more and more fantastic, which not only scared off grave robbers, but also worried many archaeologists and tourists. Recently, despite the threat of incantations, Egyptian archaeologists conducted a comprehensive examination of Pharaoh's body with high-tech equipment, thus uncovering the mystery of the death of the young Pharaoh in ancient Egypt 3,300 years ago. Tutankhamun was an Egyptian Pharaoh in 18 BC. He ruled Egypt from 1336 BC to 1327 BC. Tutankhamun is not the most outstanding Pharaoh in ancient Egyptian history, but he is the most famous Egyptian Pharaoh today. Since 1922, when British archaeologists howard carter and Count carnarvon discovered the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, the dazzling array of funerary objects in the tomb, the world-famous golden colossus and the creepy curse of Pharaoh have aroused great interest of the world, but people are most concerned about the young Pharaoh himself. 19-year-old Tutankhamun died suddenly and mysteriously, with premature burial and head injury ... People believe that there must be a big secret hidden behind his untimely death ... Since champollion deciphered the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt, the secrets in the tombs and pyramids of ancient Egyptian pharaohs have become another secret that needs to be solved in ancient Egypt. From the end of 19, a large number of archaeologists from western countries came to Egypt one after another, hoping to unlock the secrets of the pyramids. However, after decades, people still have nothing. So who was the first to open the tomb of the Pharaoh in ancient Egypt and let the secrets under the pyramid show to people? 1922165438+1On the afternoon of October 26th, in the steep underground passage at the foot of a pyramid in the Valley of the Kings of Egypt, two serious-looking people stood. They are British archaeologists howard carter and Lord carnarvon. Howard carter has been trying to find this tomb for decades. Lord carnarvon spent a lot of money in the next eight years to support Carter in uncovering the secrets of the Egyptian king's tomb. Now facing them is the tomb door of an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, which has been closed for more than 3 thousand years. Carter carefully cut a corner of the tomb door, and carnarvon opened his eyes behind him to look inside. With the expansion of the hole, the atmosphere is getting more and more tense. Carter raised his flashlight with trembling hands and looked inside. He didn't speak for a long time. After a while, Carnaveen couldn't hold back, and finally asked in a hoarse voice, "Did you see anything?" Carter turned around, his eyes shining, and stammered, "I saw a miracle, a great miracle!" " "Lord carnarvon took the flashlight Carter handed me and looked in. He was stunned-a pile of gilded chariots appeared in front of him, a bed decorated with huge gilded lions and monsters, a one-man statue of the king, and countless boxes and cages. This is the most important event in the archaeological history that shocked the whole world more than 60 years ago-the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the young Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty in ancient Egypt. Tutankhamun ruled Egypt for nine years. 1350 BC, died mysteriously at the age of 18. He never imagined that after being buried for thousands of years, he became a "news person" that attracted worldwide attention! Tutankhamun's tomb is located at the foot of the cliff where Pharaoh was buried. It consists of four burial chambers. The jewels scattered on the ground show that grave robbers once sneaked into the tomb. But I didn't take anything. Maybe the grave robbers ran away in fright. The tomb door was later resealed. Tutankhamun's mausoleum is like a museum with a rich collection. There are more than 5,000 pieces of jewelry, handicrafts, furniture, clothes, cosmetics and various weapons in the tomb. In the pink lobby, there are three gold beds carved into monsters around. Next to the bed are two life-size statues of black guards. They stand face to face, wearing golden skirts and holding hammers and spears. The room is full of precious treasures. Throne inlaid with precious stones, glittering ancient chariots, vases as white as jade, beautifully carved golden beds and chairs, various musical instruments and so on. In the tomb, people also found a bowl filled with putty, which was obviously used when sealing the tomb. I don't know which migrant worker left fingerprints on the paint, which is clearly visible so far. The coffin room is guarded by two samurai statues. There are four golden shrines, a crystal coffin and three coffins. The inner coffin is made of pure gold, which reads the famous words of the young Pharaoh-"I saw it yesterday; I know tomorrow. "Lying in the coffin, Tutankhamun was carrying a big gold face. This mask is almost identical to his own appearance. X-ray inspection only found a scar on the mask and a scar on Lao Wang's face, with slightly different thickness. The young Pharaoh looked sad and quiet. There are necklaces made of rosary beads and flower-shaped carvings on the chest. Although the colors of cornflower, lily and lotus have peeled off, they are still discernible. Experts believe that this collar was given by the young Pharaoh before the coffin was closed. There is also a mural in the tomb, which shows the young and proud Pharaoh being taken to heaven by two gods. The mummy of Pharaoh Khatankamon was wrapped in a thin cloth, covered with collars, amulets, rings, gold and silver bracelets and various gems. Among them, there are two short swords, one is gold, and the other is made of gold handle and iron blade. The latter is extremely rare, because the Egyptians just knew how to use iron. It is unprecedented that so many precious cultural relics have been unearthed in an ancient tomb. It took 10 years to sort out these treasures and transfer them to the National Museum of Egypt in Cairo. The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb attracted journalists from all over the world. Visitors to the Uxeur excavation site, 450 miles south of Cairo, are in an endless stream. Until today, people's interest in this ancient tomb remains undiminished. But things didn't end, because more than 20 people who participated in the excavation died in a short time, and the cause of death was unknown. So people say this is the "Pharaoh's curse". It is said that several inscriptions of Pharaoh's curse have been found in this ancient tomb, one of which reads: "Anyone who interferes with Pharaoh's peace will die on his head. The myth of "Pharaoh's curse" began with the death of Lord carnarvon. Lord carnarvon died of mosquito bites on April 6, 1923/KLOC-0. At that time, some superstitious people began to talk about it one after another, saying that it was retribution for ungodly people. Then, a headline similar to "Revenge of Pharaoh" appeared in the newspaper, with the subtitle "Tutankhamun's curse killed another person" and so on. The report on the death of the 19 person wrote: "The 78-year-old Lord westbury committed suicide by jumping off the seventh floor of his London residence today. Lord westbury's son was the secretary of howard carter, an archaeologist who excavated Tutankhamun's tomb. He died suddenly in his room last June165438+1October, and was in good health before his death. The cause of death cannot be determined. "Carter's partner, Mace, died soon. The newspaper reported his death, but never mentioned Mace's long illness. While helping Carter, he insisted on working despite illness and resigned due to illness. Paradoxically, a newspaper later reported that a man named Carter lived in the United States and his cause of death was unknown. He is the man who was recently driven away by Pharaoh. Carter himself had to come forward to refute rumors at this time. He said that the so-called "absurd reports" such as Tutankhamun's revenge were just a "word game". He said that some newspapers have always mentioned that it is dangerous to cross the threshold of ancient tombs. In fact, science has proved that this danger does not exist at all. He stressed that scientists have proved that there are no germs in the tomb, and the results of infection detection in the tomb also prove that the above report is irresponsible and absurd. In order to correct the audio-visual, Professor George Stan Dolf, a German expert in Egyptology, published an article on the curse of the Pharaoh in 1933, and took pains to explore the sources of newspaper news and other similar reports. He said that Carter, who died in the United States, and the archaeologist Carter only had the same surname, but they were unrelated. He also found out that westbury and his son had no direct or indirect relationship with Tutankhamun's tomb, the migration of cultural relics in the tomb and Mu Yi of Tutankhamun. After enumerating a large number of facts, he clearly concluded that the "Pharaoh's curse" did not exist at all. There is nothing similar in ancient inscriptions. Carter later published an article on this issue, writing: "As far as modern Egyptians are concerned, such a curse is totally unacceptable in their religious traditions. On the contrary, the Egyptians sincerely hope that we can express our best wishes to the dead. "Rumors about the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun have also subsided.