This film investigates the development of the pyramid shape for the Egyptian tombs, and how it was possible to build the Great Pyramid within thirty years. The myths surrounding the pyramids are explored and the scientific techniques used to explore them are examined. Narrated by Magnus Magnussen.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505051
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Egypt
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mythology, Egyptian
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tombs
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Tombs
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Research
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Science and civilization
Literature → Mythology, Egyptian
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Methodology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science and civilization
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)