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Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts

1996 · 1 season

A calm, scholarly tour through ancient tombs and monuments, more educational than thrilling, best for curious viewers who enjoy history.

Created by
Lisa Bourgoujian
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Frank Langella
Overview
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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Created by
Lisa Bourgoujian
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Frank Langella
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    • memory
    • power
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    adult
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    • true story
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    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    Lisa Bourgoujian
    Starring
    Frank Langella
    Length
    1 seasons, 4 episodes
    Network
    A&E
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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