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Egypt

Synopsis
Focusing on three of the most important discoveries from the world of the ancient Egyptians, this series journeys back in time to explore Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the Great Belzoni’s finds from the reign of Ramesses II and Champollion’s deciphering of the hieroglyphs. Join Carter, Belzoni and Champollion as they overcome immense obstacles to unlock the secrets of an as-yet undiscovered world and reveal their seminal finds. Interwoven with stories of the discoveries are dramatisations of events from ancient Egypt.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Notes
Broadcast on BBC1 in 6 weekly parts beginning 30/10/2005
Subjects
Archaeology; History
Keywords
ancient civilisations; archaeological investigation; Egypt; hieroglyphics; tombs; Tutankhamun; dramatised documentary films; Carter, Howard; Belzoni, Giovanni; Ramesses The Great; Abu Simbel; Valley of the Kings

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£19.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
338 minutes
Year
2006

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

Name

2 Entertain Video

Email
DVDenquiryline@bbc.com
Web
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Phone
020 7612 3000
Fax
020 7612 3003
Address
BBC Worldwide
33 Foley Street
London
W1W 7TL
Notes
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