David Macaulay: Pyramid
1989-01-04 | 57 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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David MacaulayHost
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Derek JacobiHordedef (voice)
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Brian BlessedAnkhaf (voice)
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John HurtKhufu / Second French Explorer (voice)
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Siân PhillipsMersyankh (voice)
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Tim Pigott-SmithDjedefre / Scout (voice)
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Timothy SpallKawab / Tomb Robber (voice)
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Peter PaceyKhafre / Guard (voice)
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Ysanne ChurchmanMeritities / Boy Khafre (voice)
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