Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza

Synopsis: Author and archaeologist, John Romer, contemplates the mystical aspects of the Seven Wonders, exploring the enduring fascination of the only surviving Wonder, the Pyramids.

He then focuses his attention on the city of Rome which had become a magical city, surrounded by a wall of iron enclosing seven hills, one for each day of the Creators rest. There were 365 squares in Rome, 365 streets, 365 palaces for the popes and each palace had 365 steps and each step was covered with bread enough to feed the world. It was a dream of poor people. imagining a legendary past. A past of endless wealth and wonder.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2005
Year of production: 1994
Subjects: Archaeology; Classical studies; History
Keywords: ancient civilisations; Egypt; pyramids; Roman antiquities; Rome

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