David Macaulay: Pyramid

David Macaulay: Pyramid

1989 en 57 minutes

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Plot

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.

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Cast

David Macaulay

David Macaulay

Host

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

Hordedef (voice)

Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed

Ankhaf (voice)

John Hurt

John Hurt

Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)

Siân Phillips

Siân Phillips

Mersyankh (voice)

Geoffrey Matthews

Geoffrey Matthews

Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

Djedefre / Scout (voice)

Sarah Bullen

Sarah Bullen

Henutsen (voice)

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)

Peter Pacey

Peter Pacey

Khafre / Guard (voice)

Ysanne Churchman

Ysanne Churchman

Meritities / Boy Khafre (voice)

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