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Riddles of the Sphinx

Riddles of the Sphinx

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Documentary   History   TV Movie
📜 Overview: For over 4000 years, the Sphinx has puzzled all who have laid eyes on it. What is this crouching lion, human-headed creature? Who built it and why? To unlock its secrets, two teams of scientists and sculptors immerse themselves in the world of ancient Egypt — a land of pharaohs and pyramids, animal gods and mummies, sun worship and human sacrifice.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2010-01-19
⌚ Running Time: 55 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.0

Beloved Cast

Jay O. Sanders original image
Narrator (voice)
Jay O. Sanders
Ramsey Faragallah original image
(voice)
Ramsey Faragallah
Zahi Hawass original image
Self - Supreme Council of Antiquities
Zahi Hawass
Mark Lehner original image
Self - Ancient Egypt Research Associates
Mark Lehner

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