The Pyramids
Although their function and architecture have inspired centuries of debate, the Egyptian pyramids harbor yet another enigma, having to do with their location. This program looks at why particular places were selected for pyramid-building and why new sites were chosen as Egypt's culture evolved....
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Southern Star Entertainment (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2006], c2004.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (25 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Series: |
Egypt detectives.
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| Summary: |
Although their function and architecture have inspired centuries of debate, the Egyptian pyramids harbor yet another enigma, having to do with their location. This program looks at why particular places were selected for pyramid-building and why new sites were chosen as Egypt's culture evolved. Explaining the architectural leap from the mastaba to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the program explores reasons for abandoning Saqqara, building on the Giza plateau and at Abu Roash, and returning to Saqqara. The availability of construction resources in these areas is analyzed, as well as an equally important religious factor-focusing on Heliopolis, the hub of sun worship. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Sept. 06, 2006. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Egyptian Pyramid Site Selection Mystery (2:06) -- Evolution of Egypt's Pyramids (2:21) -- Geological Reasons for Changing Pyramid Sites: From Saqqara to Giza (3:10) -- Religious Reasons for Changing Pyramid Sites: From Giza to Abu Roash (3:54) -- Religious Reasons for Changing Pyramid Sites: A View of Heliopolis (4:30) -- The Sun Temple at Abu Sir (4:16) -- Egyptian Pyramid Site Selection Consensus (1:26) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Although their function and architecture have inspired centuries of debate, the Egyptian pyramids harbor yet another enigma, having to do with their location. This program looks at why particular places were selected for pyramid-building and why new sites were chosen as Egypt's culture evolved. Explaining the architectural leap from the mastaba to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the program explores reasons for abandoning Saqqara, building on the Giza plateau and at Abu Roash, and returning to Saqqara. The availability of construction resources in these areas is analyzed, as well as an equally important religious factor-focusing on Heliopolis, the hub of sun worship. 9 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (25 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |