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 |
| Published: |
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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| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- 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)