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Ancient Egypt Unearthed

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Produced by Discovery channel, it is over 8 1/2 hours of a mind-blowing documentary on the pharoahs of Egypt. You are shown the discoveries of the Kings and Queens and the painstaking trouble they take to identify the mummies. They show the out-of-the-way inscriptions that spell out a detailed look at everyday life, as well as the secret personal lives of these pharoahs. From the Egyptian museum, and the Giza pyramids, to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, and on to the Aswan quarries, they cover everything in exquisite detail, and with the best professionals in their fields to support their findings. You could watch it 5 times and see something new each time. On the 1-5 scale, I would have to rate this video a 7. In a word -- FANTASTIC!!!

Searched for good information on Egypt for years and this is by far the best I've come across. Was at first just going to buy Egypt Uncovered until I came across this Dvd set and was pleasently surprised to find it contained all of Egypt Uncovered as well as much more. And at only a fraction of the price!! Over eight hours of information on two Dvd's. Highly recommend this set to anyone interested in Ancient Egypt.

To dismiss Ancient Egypt Unearthed as simply an educational video for kids would be foolish and shortsighted. Not only is it extremely well produced, it's also incredibly interesting and brilliantly edited, making it nearly impossible to stop watching it once you begin. When it comes to programs and information on Egypt, this history of the pyramids, tombs, and pharaohs, it would be hard to find a title that does it better than this one.

Experts at this sort of production, this series of documentaries from the Discovery Channel features famed archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass as he "digs deep to uncover new clues regarding some of ancient Egypt's greatest mysteries." Of course they cover the basics- pyramids, pharaohs, and the famed Cleopatra, Nefertiti, etc.- but they also take it a step further, exploring things like Egypt's extraordinary military strength, the reason for their fast decline as a society, and the role that powerful women played in the country's rule.

The footage is stunning, and includes looks into tombs that have never before been explored, as well as detailed examinations of pyramids and other archeological and architectural wonders. The series comprises five complete Discovery programs: Egypt Uncovered, Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries, Secret's of Egypt's Lost Queen, Why Ancient Egypt Fell, and Women Pharaohs. This is truly a thorough look at the rise and fall of this incredible civilization.

Each episode features an in-depth look at one aspect of ancient Egyptian culture, exploring it in a way that's both fascinating and educational. On their own, each episode is interesting; together the series is incredible.

Although children and young adults will surely love this series, it's most certainly not just for kids; anyone with an interest in history, ancient civilizations, world politics, archeology, architecture, or world societies would certainly enjoy this series.

This History DVD was terrific and present different facts about Ancient Egypt that
I was not aware of. I would recommend this to anyone interested in ancient history.

Fantastic scientists, great footage, well edited - the five hour series itself is amazing. The second disc is also incredibly valuable! I am planning a trip to Egypt and both of these discs turned my head. They cover some of the best new discoveries not in my guidebooks or other books I have been reading. Very happy to see this entire series - and what an unbeatable price! Should be part of every family's library. Kids will also love it. It's fresh and lively.

we enjoyed this dvd and learned so very much. have to admit there were times we both fell asleep. this dvd has to be watched in segments to stay awake. it's not that it's boring, but the sameness of the constant music put us to sleep. it covers so many areas of ancient egypt with great photos and detalied information. there are several divisions in the set and it is easy to separate them and watch them at different times. don't anticipate watching this entire production in one setting. egypt has such an interesting history and an amazing culture and should be appreciated. enjoy!

I work in a new middle school and we do not have many educational history movies. I read the reviews here and on Netflix before renting it.

This video had a lot of amazing information that helped me teach it better. It gave a view of both the modern and the ancient Egyptian world. I loved how it showed archeologists working in the field to show the kids how scientist uncovered Ancient Egyptian mysteries. I also liked the pyramid section that gives an overview of how the pyramids were built and the ancient tombs that were used. This video provides CGI models of what the civilization may have looked like back then.

My only problem with this video set was that some parts of the movie can get really, really dull for a middle school student to retain focus. My kids like seeing reenactments to gain a better understanding of how living in a culture is like, but this film did not provide it. It mainly showed ancient art, the pyramids, and other Egyptian artifacts (I was hoping it would spice up in the Deities section, but it wasn't what I was looking for... I ended up skipping it). Also lot of the information is a high school level and some of my kids appeared bored, though they are very advanced for their ages. I also had to cut through certain scenes since it had art nudity (my kids are not mature to handle it). But this film provided enough adequate information to keep us learning.

I liked this video, but it's not for young viewers. I do plan on using it again, but will keep my eyes open for something better.

This is a typical well done Discovery Channel presentation. There are some inaccuracies in the text, but they are very minor. In all it is a beautiful presentation and very well done. People who are interested in a very accuirate and comprehensive history of ancient Egypt might want to consider the Teaching Companies series "The History Of Ancient Egypt" presented by professor Robert Bryer a well known egyptologist. His grasp of the subject is outstanding.
Claude

"Ancient Egypt Unearthed" by the Discovery Channel will appeal the most to viewers who have already had the opportunity to view other well-made productions about Ancient Egypt. Think for example about "Egypt Beyond the Pyramids" and "Engineering an Empire" by The History Channel and "Secrets of Archaeology" by Koch Vision. Most episodes shed a penetrating light on less well-known aspects of this prestigious civilization. Episodes such as "Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen," "Women Pharaohs," and "Why Ancient Egypt Fell" come to mind. In summary, the DVD set under review reveals once more, how much is still unknown, about a civilization that was a lightening tower for over three millennia.