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1 online resource (streaming video file) (1 hr.) ; 296960694 bytes |
| Summary |
For thousands of years Egypt has concealed a secret world. The mysterious remains of over four million mummies have been hidden within Egypt's magnificent tombs. They are remnants not of the ancient pharaohs but the perfectly preserved remains of animals.Using modern science an international team of experts discover how and why the Ancient Egyptians preserved their animals just like their kings. From baboons to bulls, cats to crocodiles, these mummies uncover a civilization's obsession with the living world. The extent of the animal kingdom's influence is finally revealed providing extraordinary insight into the life and land of the Ancient Egyptians. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 2) G CC WS |
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Closed captioning in English |
| Event |
Broadcast 2010-08-29 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Animal worship.
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Civilization, Ancient.
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Human-animal relationships -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Mummies.
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Mummified animals.
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Tombs.
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Egypt.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Stoppard, Ed, cast
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