Egypt Unwrapped
2008–2009 · National Geographic · 60 min · 2 seasons
S02E04 · The Pyramid Code
Tue, 22 Sept, 11:00 am
The pyramids of Egypt are the most enduring monuments of the ancient world. From underground burial chambers they developed into soaring structures that revolutionized architecture. This film reveals the name of the man who designed the very first pyramid and shows how his ideas were refined and perfected, until pyramids eventually fell out of fashion altogether. AKA Pyramids
About
Egypt Unwrapped searches for Egypt's lost treasures and redefines the way we look at ancient Egypt.
Episodes
- E01
Secrets of the Valley of the Kings
Wed, 10 June· 60 minThis episode explores the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the pharaohs. A new generation of Egyptologists presents revolutionary theories on why the pharaohs abandoned the grandeur of the pyramids in favour of these secret underground tombs. AKA Valley of the Kings
- E02
The Real Ramses
Mon, 21 Sept· 60 minThis installment charts the life of Rameses II, the longest-lived pharaoh, who is widely regarded as Egypt's greatest ruler. New discoveries have shed more light on the king's successful reign, while Egyptologists continue to debate the nature of his character and achievements. AKA Rameses
- E03
Secrets of the Sphinx
Tue, 22 Sept· 60 minWas the Sphinx originally built with a lion's head and later remodeled? Dr. Zahi Hawass presents the latest theories and evidence in the mystery of the Sphinx. AKA Sphinx
- E04
The Pyramid Code
Tue, 22 Sept· 60 minThe pyramids of Egypt are the most enduring monuments of the ancient world. From underground burial chambers they developed into soaring structures that revolutionized architecture. This film reveals the name of the man who designed the very first pyramid and shows how his ideas were refined and perfected, until pyramids eventually fell out of fashion altogether. AKA Pyramids
Cast
J.V. Martin
Narrator