After using hieroglyphics to decipher the secret to unlocking the pyramid, use tools & techniques similar to those of a real archaeologist to carefully excavate a sarcophagus & four canopic urns from the hardened sandy catacomb inside. Practice the best techniques for excavating an archaeological site, such as digging, troweling, screening, brushing, & record keeping. As you uncover the artifacts in the pyramid, you will learn about important aspects of archaeological science, including surveys, excavation, conservation, dating, & remote sensing. Learn how to create a gridded excavation site & a diorama. Investigate the layout of the pyramid, its various chambers, hidden passageways, & security devices by constructing a three-dimensional cross section of the pyramid. A full-color, 32-page manual gives step-by-step instructions for the activities & experiments.