David Macaulay: Pyramid

David Macaulay: Pyramid

57 mins | Documentary, History | Jan. 4, 1989

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.

David Macaulay: Pyramid

57 mins | Documentary, History | Jan. 4, 1989

David Macaulay: Pyramid
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.
Producers Public Broadcasting Service, Unicorn Projects
Original title David Macaulay: Pyramid
Directors Larry Klein
Writers David Macaulay, Mark Olshaker

Cast

David Macaulay

as Host

Derek Jacobi

as Hordedef (voice)

Brian Blessed

as Ankhaf (voice)

John Hurt

as Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)

Siân Phillips

as Mersyankh (voice)

Geoffrey Matthews

as Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)

Tim Pigott-Smith

as Djedefre / Scout (voice)

Sarah Bullen

as Henutsen (voice)

Timothy Spall

as Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)

Peter Pacey

as Khafre / Guard (voice)

Ysanne Churchman

as Meritities / Boy Khafre (voice)