Search - Ancient Egypt Unearthed on DVD


Ancient Egypt Unearthed
Ancient Egypt Unearthed
Genres: Television, Documentary
NR     2009     8hr 45min

For more than three thousand years its wealth and magnificence were unrivaled...and then lost to the desert sands. Now take a marvelous journey down the mighty Nile and back through time as we uncover many of ancient Egypt...  more »

     
6

Larger Image

Movie Details

Creator: Zahi Hawass
Genres: Television, Documentary
Sub-Genres: Television, Documentary
Studio: Discovery Channel
Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen
DVD Release Date: 01/13/2009
Original Release Date: 01/01/2009
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2009
Release Year: 2009
Run Time: 8hr 45min
Screens: Color,Widescreen
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaDVD Credits: 2
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 5
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English

Similar Movies

Egypt - Beyond The Pyramids
Director: David De Vries
4
   NR   2001   3hr 20min
   
Ancient Lives
Director: Peter Spry-Leverton
1
   NR   2009   3hr 25min
5000 Years of Magnificent Wonders
6pc
Director: n/a
1
   NR   2009   10hr 0min
Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen
Director: Brando Quilici
4
   NR   2007   1hr 40min

Similarly Requested DVDs

Ghost Town
Director: David Koepp
   PG-13   2008   1hr 42min
   
The New World
Director: Terrence Malick
   PG-13   2006   2hr 30min
   
The Woman in Black
Director: James Watkins
   1hr 35min
   
Bambi
2-Disc Special Platinum Edition
Directors: David Hand, Wilfred Jackson
   G   2005   1hr 10min
   
Somewhere in Time
Collector's Edition
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
   PG   2000   1hr 43min
   
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Full Screen Edition
Director: Ken Hughes
   G   1998   2hr 24min
   
Dinosaur
Directors: Eric Leighton, Ralph Zondag
   PG   2001   1hr 22min
   
Morning Glory
Director: Roger Michell
   1hr 47min
   
The Prestige
Director: Christopher Nolan
   PG-13   2007   2hr 10min
   
 

Movie Reviews

Amazingly interesting
J. Salzenstein | Boston, MA | 09/18/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)

"To dismiss Ancient Egypt Unearthed as simply an educational video for kids would be foolish and shortsighted. Not only is it extremely well produced, it's also incredibly interesting and brilliantly edited, making it nearly impossible to stop watching it once you begin. When it comes to programs and information on Egypt, this history of the pyramids, tombs, and pharaohs, it would be hard to find a title that does it better than this one.

Experts at this sort of production, this series of documentaries from the Discovery Channel features famed archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass as he "digs deep to uncover new clues regarding some of ancient Egypt's greatest mysteries." Of course they cover the basics- pyramids, pharaohs, and the famed Cleopatra, Nefertiti, etc.- but they also take it a step further, exploring things like Egypt's extraordinary military strength, the reason for their fast decline as a society, and the role that powerful women played in the country's rule.

The footage is stunning, and includes looks into tombs that have never before been explored, as well as detailed examinations of pyramids and other archeological and architectural wonders. The series comprises five complete Discovery programs: Egypt Uncovered, Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries, Secret's of Egypt's Lost Queen, Why Ancient Egypt Fell, and Women Pharaohs. This is truly a thorough look at the rise and fall of this incredible civilization.

Each episode features an in-depth look at one aspect of ancient Egyptian culture, exploring it in a way that's both fascinating and educational. On their own, each episode is interesting; together the series is incredible.

Although children and young adults will surely love this series, it's most certainly not just for kids; anyone with an interest in history, ancient civilizations, world politics, archeology, architecture, or world societies would certainly enjoy this series."
Another Discovery channel masterpiece
Harry W. Bellaire | Windsor, ON Canada | 08/28/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Produced by Discovery channel, it is over 8 1/2 hours of a mind-blowing documentary on the pharoahs of Egypt. You are shown the discoveries of the Kings and Queens and the painstaking trouble they take to identify the mummies. They show the out-of-the-way inscriptions that spell out a detailed look at everyday life, as well as the secret personal lives of these pharoahs. From the Egyptian museum, and the Giza pyramids, to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, and on to the Aswan quarries, they cover everything in exquisite detail, and with the best professionals in their fields to support their findings. You could watch it 5 times and see something new each time. On the 1-5 scale, I would have to rate this video a 7. In a word -- FANTASTIC!!!"
Ancient Egypt Unearthed
Tigeress | Australia | 09/28/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"
Searched for good information on Egypt for years and this is by far the best I've come across. Was at first just going to buy Egypt Uncovered until I came across this Dvd set and was pleasently surprised to find it contained all of Egypt Uncovered as well as much more. And at only a fraction of the price!! Over eight hours of information on two Dvd's. Highly recommend this set to anyone interested in Ancient Egypt."
Ancient Egypt Unearthed
John Hollingsworth | 09/13/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This History DVD was terrific and present different facts about Ancient Egypt that
I was not aware of. I would recommend this to anyone interested in ancient history."