History's Ancient Legacies: The Great Pyramids (1998)

Genres - Historical Film  |   Sub-Genres - World History  |  
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Synopsis by Betsy Boyd

Part of the History's Ancient Legacies video series, which revisits the world's lost cities and forgotten landmarks to examine history firsthand, History's Ancient Legacies: The Great Pyramids transports viewers to ancient Egypt for a tour of awe-inspiring burial sights. Viewers learn about the bygone culture of the Nile, the meticulous group construction of the Pyramids, and the decadent traditions of Pharaoh burial. The video features scholarly commentary and three-dimensional computer animation sequences, which depict specific landmarks in their prime and attempt to convey the ancient world's atmosphere.

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civilization, Egyptian [nationality], exploration, pyramid, re-enactment