David Macaulay: Pyramid (1989)
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.
- Date of release
- 1989-01-04
- Runtime
- 57m
- Genres
- Documentary, History
- Director
- Larry Klein
Casting
- David Macaulay — Host
- Derek Jacobi — Hordedef (voice)
- Brian Blessed — Ankhaf (voice)
- John Hurt — Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)
- Siân Phillips — Mersyankh (voice)
- Geoffrey Matthews — Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)
- Tim Pigott-Smith — Djedefre / Scout (voice)
- Sarah Bullen — Henutsen (voice)
- Timothy Spall — Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)
- Peter Pacey — Khafre / Guard (voice)
- Ysanne Churchman — Meritities / Boy Khafre (voice)
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