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In Hollywood, they are the home to killer mummies and booby traps. Now, separate fact from fantasy with THE HISTORY CHANNEL in this exciting tour of the Egyptian Pyramids, which traces the rise of one of the ultimate accomplishments of the Ancient World.
Constructed as tombs for the ancient pharaohs, over 100 pyramids remain in Egypt. Built during a span of well over 1,000 years, they stand as cultural and engineering marvels of staggering proportions. But many facts about these monuments--including the exact methods used to construct them--remain tantalizingly obscure.
Travel back in time as THE HISTORY CHANNEL investigates their evolution, from the first primitive efforts--such as the flat-roofed tombs called "mastaba"--to such magnificent works as the Step Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, and of course, the great masterpieces of Giza: the Necropolis!
Constructed as tombs for the ancient pharaohs, over 100 pyramids remain in Egypt. Built during a span of well over 1,000 years, they stand as cultural and engineering marvels of staggering proportions. But many facts about these monuments--including the exact methods used to construct them--remain tantalizingly obscure.
Travel back in time as THE HISTORY CHANNEL investigates their evolution, from the first primitive efforts--such as the flat-roofed tombs called "mastaba"--to such magnificent works as the Step Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, and of course, the great masterpieces of Giza: the Necropolis!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very interesting and well-done,
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This review is from: Egyptian Pyramids (History Channel) (A&E DVD Archives) (DVD)
The program gives an excellent introduction to the evolution of Egyptian pyramids from the mud-brick mounds called mastaba to the the Great Pyramid of Khufu on the Giza Plateau. A good summary along wirh beautiful vidography and good graphics are given for each basic type. Included is an interesting discussion of the origin of the pyramid shape. Alternate ideas on how the pyramids were built are given; however, those of Martin Isler are emphasized. There is also a segment on the Great Sphinx. Foremost among the on-camera experts is the well-known and respected Egyptologist Zahi Hawass.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Only good,
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This review is from: Egyptian Pyramids (History Channel) (A&E DVD Archives) (DVD)
This only good documentary lacks advanced 3D drawings, animations, and detailed schematics, and it relies too much on a direct talk to camera. There are only a few comparisons presenting pyramids simultaneously. The graphics is old-fashioned, and the style of whole production seems to be a bit dated.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What Can I Say?,
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This review is from: Egyptian Pyramids (History Channel) (A&E DVD Archives) (DVD)
Ancient Egypt and what it has to offer is amazing. Just think, these people built wonders of the world with 5000 year old tools. And, it appears that those who actually did the work were well taken care of vs. what we've heard in regards to them being slaves and ill treated.
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