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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.Read moreLess
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.
The story
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 & crew
David MacaulayHost
Derek JacobiHordedef (voice)
Brian BlessedAnkhaf (voice)
John HurtKhufu / Second French Explorer (voice)
Siân PhillipsMersyankh (voice)
Tim Pigott-SmithDjedefre / Scout (voice)
Timothy SpallKawab / Tomb Robber (voice)
Peter PaceyKhafre / Guard (voice)
Ysanne ChurchmanMeritities / Boy Khafre (voice)Explore the crew
- Writer
- Mark Olshaker
- Director
- Larry Klein
- Producer
- Larry Klein
- Producer
- Mark Olshaker