Egypt: Quest for Eternity

1982 | 60 minutes | 6.3 ★ (3)

Egypt: Quest for Eternity
  • Overview

    Documentary about ancient Egypt, its temples, paintings and art, and how these old treasures are being endangered by modern civilization. Also shown are the Nile river, the Luxor and Karnak temples, the Sphynx, the Great Pyramids of Giza, the river path to the Land of the Dead, the pharaohs and queens' tombs, as well as egyptologysts' interpretation of Ancient Egypt mysteries.

  • Release Date

    06 March 1982

  • DirectingNorris Brock
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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