Films for the Humanities and Sciences

The Pyramids

Although their function and architecture have inspired centuries of debate, the Egyptian pyramids harbor yet another enigma, having to do with their location. This program looks at why particular places were selected for pyramid-building and why new sites were chosen as Egypt’s culture evolved. Explaining the architectural leap from the mastaba to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the program explores reasons for abandoning Saqqara, building on the Giza plateau and at Abu Roash, and returning to Saqqara. The availability of construction resources in these areas is analyzed, as well as an equally important religious factor—focusing on Heliopolis, the hub of sun worship. (25 minutes)

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Item#: BVL35976
Copyright date: ©2004
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-5111-7

Part of the Series : The Egypt Detectives


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