The Jordan Harbinger Show 784: Ramy Romany | Unwrapping the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt
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Jan 26, 2023 Ramy Romany, an Emmy Award-winning director and Egyptologist, takes listeners on a captivating journey through ancient Egypt's mysteries. He shares personal anecdotes about growing up amidst the history and challenges of documentary filmmaking while discussing the architectural brilliance of the Great Pyramid and King Tut. Ramy also touches on the cultural shifts during the Arab Spring, the complexities of historical narratives, and his harrowing experience escaping political turmoil in Egypt. The episode blends humor, history, and heartfelt reflections on family and identity.
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Ancient Egypt's Vast Timeline
- Ancient Egyptian civilization spanned an incredibly long time.
- It's older to itself than it is to us today, making it hard to summarize.
King Tut and the Pyramids
- King Tut, who lived around 1500 BC, visited the pyramids of Giza.
- For him, the pyramids were already ancient, built some 1000 years earlier.
The Great Pyramid's Resilience
- The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the seven ancient wonders, stands as a testament to ancient ingenuity.
- It survived millennia due to its unique construction with interlocking stones held together by air pressure.