Details
PUBLISHED
[United States] : PBS : Made available through hoopla, 1988
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource (1 video file (ca. 60 min.)) : sd., col
ISBN/ISSN
MWT11811831, 11811831
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Directed by Larry Klein
Hosted by David Macaulay ; voices, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, John Hurt, Sian Phillips, Geoffrey Matthews, Tim Piggott-Smith, Sarah Bullen, Timothy Spall, Peter Pacey, Ysanne Churchman
How did ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid at Giza, joining two million blocks of heavy stone with amazing precision? Who were the leaders who built these enormous structures, and what did these tombs signify? Host David Macaulay explores the history, mythology, and religions of Egypt's people, combining live footage and animation. Take a rare look at the mummy of Ramses II and buried treasure in the sacred Valley of the Kings
Not rated
Mode of access: World Wide Web