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David Macaulay: Pyramid (1989)

Name: David Macaulay: Pyramid
Director: Larry Klein
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1989-01-04
Duration: 57 min
Cast: David Macaulay, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, John Hurt, Siân Phillips

57 min · Dir. Larry Klein

Documentary History 1989 movies

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.