What Destroyed The Ancient Capital Of Egypt? The Mystery Of Tanis...

Lets take a look at the destruction of the ancient city of Tanis and the story behind the largest statue ever made. Tanis was the ancient captial of Egypt, but it met its demise under mysterious circumstances. The city was found by Napoleon in a scene of devastation. One of the most impressive sights in Tannis would have been a colossus statue, standing at over 100 feet tall. The statue was made of solid granite and and would have weighed in at around 1500 tons. Despite the destruction of Tannis and its statue, the legacy of the city lives on through the stories and artifacts that have been passed down through the ages. This video takes a closer look at the history of Tannis and the incredible statue, and explores what we can learn from the rise and fall of this ancient egyptian city.

The Egyptian city of Tanis is one of ancient history, archaeology and ruins. Countless artifacts of the Pharaohs have been found on this city on the Nile Delta, some defying the capabilities of a Bronze Age, civilization. Temple and tomb excavation at the site has lead to a world of discovery, unearthing the culture and treasure of ancient Egypt.

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[omarhelmy]

floods are very common at ancient egyptian times, and it was a big problem at that time, its more likely why it got destructed like that

[darylkeeton]

Could it be a nuke in the past evidence found in India and Africa our past is missing

[JackAnna]

Upper Egypt is in the South. Tanis is in the North. If you cannot even get your basic facts straight...

[babytony]

I'd say it was Greek Fire. But far later in the timeline then when the bible says. Because the geography don't add up.