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David Macaulay: Pyramid

David Macaulay: Pyramid

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📜 Overview: 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.
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📆 Date Released: 1989-01-04
⌚ Running Time: 57 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

David Macaulay original image
Host
David Macaulay
Derek Jacobi original image
Hordedef (voice)
Derek Jacobi
Brian Blessed original image
Ankhaf (voice)
Brian Blessed
John Hurt original image
Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)
John Hurt
Siân Phillips original image
Mersyankh (voice)
Siân Phillips
Geoffrey Matthews original image
Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)
Geoffrey Matthews
Tim Pigott-Smith original image
Djedefre / Scout (voice)
Tim Pigott-Smith
Sarah Bullen original image
Henutsen (voice)
Sarah Bullen
Timothy Spall original image
Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)
Timothy Spall
Peter Pacey original image
Khafre / Guard (voice)
Peter Pacey
Ysanne Churchman original image
Meritities / Boy Khafre (voice)
Ysanne Churchman

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