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David Macaulay: Pyramid

David Macaulay: Pyramid (1989)

0h 57m | PG-13

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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.

Director: Larry Klein

Studio: Unicorn Projects

Genre: Documentary, History

Video: 720p

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Cast

David Macaulay

David Macaulay

as Host

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

as Hordedef (voice)

Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed

as Ankhaf (voice)

John Hurt

John Hurt

as Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)

Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

as Mersyankh (voice)

Geoffrey Matthews

Geoffrey Matthews

as Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)