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....
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Films Media Group,
[2006], c2004
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| Series: | Egypt detectives
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| Summary: | 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 |
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| Item Description: | Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on Sept. 06, 2006 Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware |
| Physical Description: | 1 streaming video file (25 min.) : sd., col., digital file |
| Format: | Mode of access: Internet System requirements: FOD playback platform |
| Audience: | 9 & up |
| Access: | Access requires authentication through Films on Demand |