Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts
Documentary
Journey back to the rich and fantastic world of ancient Egypt - a world where animals could magically jump out of a hieroglyph and change the meaning of your writing. Where giant pyramids were a gateway to the afterlife. Where a king's ransom could by an elaborate preservation of your corpse. Join us as the world's greatest Egyptologists and the latest computer technology bring this extraordinary world to life. We'll unlock the secrets of the Pyramids and the Sphinx, decipher long-secret hieroglyphs and explore the glittering sepulcher of the legendary Tutankhamun. We'll even get an inside look at the recently discovered KV-5, believed to be the family tomb of Ramses the Great.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Great Pyramids23 Jun 1996 · 50mExperts dispel myths about the creation and purpose of the pyramids.
- 2The Sphinx23 Jun 1996 · 50mExperts dispel myths about the creation and purpose of the Sphinx.
- 3Hieroglyphs24 Jun 1996 · 50mThe deciphering of the hieroglyphs.
- 4King Tut24 Jun 1996 · 50mThe discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb.
Details
- First aired
- 23 Jun 1996
- Last aired
- 24 Jun 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- A&E
- Episodes
- 4
- Votes
- 1 on TMDB
Cast
Frank LangellaNarrator
