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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.
January 4, 1989
Unicorn Projects
11 people
David Macaulay
Host
Writing
Derek Jacobi
Hordedef (voice)
Acting
Brian Blessed
Ankhaf (voice)
Acting
John Hurt
Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)
Acting
Siân Phillips
Mersyankh (voice)
Acting
Geoffrey Matthews
Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)
Acting
Tim Pigott-Smith
Djedefre / Scout (voice)
Acting
Sarah Bullen
Henutsen (voice)
Acting
Timothy Spall
Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)
Acting
Peter Pacey
Khafre / Guard (voice)
Acting
Ysanne Churchman
Meritities / Boy Khafre (voice)
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