1. The Pyramids Were Built by Slaves
The enduring image of slaves toiling under the lash to build the pyramids is largely a myth. Modern excavations of workers’ villages near the Giza pyramids reveal that skilled laborers constructed these wonders. Archaeologists have discovered tombs filled with honors and ample food supplies, suggesting these builders were respected and well-cared for, not enslaved. Evidence points to a workforce organized by skill and supported by the state. As Smithsonian Magazine notes, the real pyramid builders were valued members of society, not slaves.
