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The pyramids’ missing casing stones have a better story than “thieves”

Jason Weisberger
May 29, 2026
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Pyramids in Egypt. Photo: GLF Media / Shutterstock.com

The pyramids used to be smooth, white, and blinding in the sun. Now they look like giant ancient staircases, and the usual explanation is that people stole the good bits. History for Granite says the truth is messier and far more interesting.

The simple story is that people stripped the pyramids for b…

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