the Pyramids of Giza represent the astonishingly advanced technological and engineering capabilities of the ancient Egyptians. They also constitute a magnificent cultural legacy for humanity. The construction of these colossal structures took decades and a workforce of thousands of people. Inevitably, many died while maneuvering the enormous blocks of stone used to construct these extraordinary and complex forms. But while 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 how the pyramids were built. But what exactly have they unearthed?

Click and find out how dangerous it was to build the pyramids.