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Sioux Falls Atheists endorse Egypt: Rediscovering a Lost World for thoroughly
describing the discovery of the first major civilization in the "Western" world.
(Chinese civilization rose at about the same time in the "Eastern" world.)

Egypt
Rediscovering a Lost World

Egypt: Rediscovering a Lost World (2005) - 360 minutes
Egypt: Rediscovering a Lost World at Amazon.com

Discover the secrets, the myths, and the truths behind one of the greatest civilizations in history - a world nearly lost beneath the sand.

This fascinating series journeys back in time to explore three legends of archeology: Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's treasure-laden tomb, the Great Belzoni's finds from the reign of Ramesses II and Jean-Francois Champollion's deciphering of the hieroglyphs.

  • The Search for Tutankhamun
    How British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Egyptian king Tutankhamun.
  • The Curse of Tutankhamun
    The glories of Tutankhamun's tomb are revealed. But the absence of real historical information, and the subsequent death of his dearest friends leave Howard Carter feeling alone and unfulfilled.
  • The Pharaoh and the Showman
    The story of how an extraordinary character- Giovanni Belzoni, an anglicized Italian Circus performer- ended up in Egypt in 1814.
  • The Temple of the Sands
    Belzoni's greatest discoveries- including the tomb of Seti I and the hidden entrance to the mysterious sand-covered temple of Ramesses at Abu Simbel.
  • The Mystery of the Rosetta Stone
    The story of the race to decipher the Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
  • The Secrets of the Hieroglyphs
    Champollion unlocks the world of Ancient Egypt hidden in the hieroglyphs, fighting a fierce battle with the Church along the way.
  • Nile: Crocodiles and Kings
    A fascinating look into the religious beliefs and lifestyle of the ancient Egyptians.

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Egypt
Rediscovering a Lost World

Sioux Falls Atheists endorse Egypt: Rediscovering a Lost World for thoroughly
describing the history of the first major civilization in the "Western" world.
(Chinese civilization rose at about the same time in the "Eastern" world.)