David Macaulay: Pyramid (1989)

David Macaulay: Pyramid (1989)

1989-01-04 57 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

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

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