David Macaulay: Pyramid
David Macaulay: Pyramid

David Macaulay: Pyramid

1989-01-04| 57 min

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.

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DocumentaryHistory

Cast

David Macaulay

David Macaulay

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed

John Hurt

John Hurt

Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

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