The pyramids of Giza represent the astonishingly advanced technological and engineering capabilities of the ancient Egyptians. They also stand as a magnificent cultural legacy for humanity. Building these colossal structures took decades and a workforce of thousands. Inevitably, many died while maneuvering the massive stone blocks used to construct these extraordinary and complex forms. But whereas most deaths can be attributed to blunt force trauma, scientists have discovered that there was another, more insidious, reason for the high death toll: poisoning.
Their findings have rewritten the history books and shed more light on just how the pyramids were constructed. But what exactly have they unearthed?
Click through and find out just how dangerous it was building the pyramids.