:27:03
The tombs were vulnerable
:27:05
because the Egyptians buried
much treasure with their royalty.
:27:09
So aside from being visually impressive
with their bulk and simplicity,
:27:14
the tombs are also a marvel
of engineering skills
:27:17
built to withstand
the onslaught of thieves.
:27:20
By the way, it's said that some
of the engineers who built the pyramids
:27:24
were sealed up in their own creations
to protect the integrity of the tomb.
:27:28
Fortunately, today's architects are spared
that particular indignity.
:27:32
- (Quiet laughter)
- Lights, please.
:27:36
Next week we'll move rapidly
into the baroque period
:27:39
and more rapidly into our first exam.
:27:41
Those of you with failing grades
will be permanently entombed...
:27:47
at least as far as this class is concerned.
Thank you.
:28:15
Didn't know you were a scholar,
Lieutenant.
:28:18
Well, I just came by
to ask you a few questions.
:28:21
Say, that stuff about burying
those Egyptians, is that true?
:28:25
According to some experts.
:28:26
Gee, I find that interesting,
particularly for a fella in my line of work.
:28:31
- Why?
- Well, the idea of burying a body
:28:34
in a place where you can't find it.
:28:36
If I ever murdered anybody,
that's what I would do.
:28:40
Well, not many people have access
to the pyramids, Lieutenant.
:28:44
You wouldn't put 'em in the pyramids today.
:28:46
Today you'd have to find another place,
like... Gee, I don't know.
:28:52
- You'd have to...
- Like the foundation of a building?
:28:57
Now that you mention it,
that would be a terrific place.