Egypt

DVD. 108 Minutes. Spectacular Tombs, Splendid Monuments Uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt's visionary pharaohs, engineers, and architects, who created some of the finest monuments the world has ever seen. On-location footage and computer modeling recreate architectural landmarks that continue to enthrall and inspire. Noted historians and Egyptologists reveal the highly advanced construction techniques used to create such wonders as: The Sphinx-what secrets lie behind...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Abu Mena In Egypt, near to the Mariut See, is the most respected Christian pilgrimage destination of Abu Mena. Today, only its ruins remain. For more than 1700 years, the Kopts worshipped the holy martyr, Mena and in his honour, a Christian monastery was established here during the 3rd century. Due to the construction of several canals and also the...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Due to its remote location close to today's Sudanese border in Southern Egypt, Abu Simbel was unknown until 1813 when only the heads of the temple's colossal statues were visible above the sand. The breathtaking impression of its exterior also extends within where a magnificent hall with two rows of column-like statues leads into the depths of the temple. Abu...

DVD. Egypt New Discoveries. One of the most controversial figures of Egyptian history. The heretic pharaoh who excommunicated the entire Theban priesthood and moved the capital to the heart of the country. The pharaoh who married the most beautiful woman of ancient times: Nefertiti. His life and that of his family, the Lost Dynasty of Amarna, are shrouded in mystery. Find the real truths of...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Cairo's Alabaster Mosque dominates the skyline of the largest city in Africa. The imposing building is situated in the middle of the Citadel, a prominent fortress that was built in the 19th century. In 1830, Egyptian King Mohammad Ali Pasha ordered the construction of a mosque to strict Ottoman design. It is no accident that the external appearance of the...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. From a distance Aswan appears to be a small, rather idyllic and sleepy city but around two hundred and eighty thousand people live on Egypt's southern border. It is impossible not to be captivated by the pulsating life of the mysterious and strange streets of Aswan. Even today the colorful displays of goods in the souks are dominated by the...

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Cairo is a world metropolis and tantamount to being an open-air museum. The Nile divides it in two and the centre of the city contains modern shops and office buildings in close proximity to medieval churches and ancient mosques. The Khan El Khalili Bazaar is like something from a bygone age and where the Orient combines with the Middle Ages,...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Cairo is a cultural melting pot and with a population of sixteen million it is the largest metropolis on the African continent. The Egyptian people refer to their capital city as Um Al Dunya, `Mother of the World'. The history of the Sankt Sergius Church dates back to Abu Serga in the 5th century A.D. Legend has it that it...

DVD. Terra Mystica. 26 Minutes. The Cheops Pyramid is located in the Egyptian city of Giza, which was once a necropolis of ancient Memphis. It was constructed on the orders of Pharaoh Khufu and was destined to be his magnificent burial chamber. Dating from around 2560 B.C., it took 20 years to build and was the world's tallest man-made structure for more than 4, 000...

DVD. Client Denn Digital Camera. 78 Minutes. The majesty of Egypt has long enticed travelers. Join Clint and Sue Denn as they cruise the historic Nile River, aboard the MS Sonesta Sun Goddess, to discover the mysteries of this cradle of civilization. Alexandria, once the second city of the Roman Empire, sparkles against the Mediterranean Sea. We will visit Pompey's Pillar, the remains of the...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. On the desert border between Luxor and Abydos is the impressive Hathor Temple of Dendera, one of ancient Egypt's most important cities. The existence of the sanctuary for the goddess of love, music, dance and joy dates back to the Early Ancient Empire of 2000 years B.C. Facts relating to the later extension of the temple area ordered by the...

DVD. Visit modern Egypt with its crowded bazaars in Cairo and Alexandria, the famous dam at Aswan, and the intriguing River Nile. At El Alamein, visualize one of the most important battles fought during World War II. Marvel at awesome pyramids, huge monuments, and dazzling tombs. Experience the incredible sights of treasures from King Tut's tomb, the Great Pyramids at Giza, and remnants from the...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Mighty walls protect the interior of the beautiful Edfu Temple in the legendary land of the Pharaohs, a holy place that was constructed according to ancient Egyptian tradition, built by the Ptolemaics between 237 and 57 B.C. Although the Edfu Temple is among one of Egypt's earlier temples, its architecture, with an inner courtyard and magnificent columns, reflects the design...

DVD. Globe Trekker. One of the most magical and historical destinations, Egypt is a vast desert country that inspires all travelers. Now home to a quarter of the worlds Arab population, it was once the centre for one of the oldest and most extraordinary civilisations on earth - the Ancient Egyptians. Traveler Megan McCormick starts her journey in the sprawling capital of Cairo. She then...

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Egypt is a land of monumental temples, gigantic pyramids, the River Nile and the mysterious Sphinx; it embodies 5,000 years of history. Founded by Alexander The Great in 332 B.C., the city of Alexandria is located in the Nile Delta, and it was here that Caesar and Mark Anthony fell under Cleopatra's spell. Cairo is Africa's largest city and the...

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. Egypt is the land of pharaos, pyramids, mummies and other archeological riddles. The Giza pyramid is the last remaining ancient Wonder of the World, and it still stirs up people's imaginations. Hatshepsut's temple built into a cliff, the Saqqara burial grounds, The Valley of the Kings, the monumental forest of pillars of the Karnak temple, the monuments of...

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: Egypt.

DVD. The World Atlas. 109 Minutes. The Atlas steps into the digital age. A new one-of-a-kind World Atlas covering all parts of the globe with animated maps from Rand McNally and in-depth cultural and historical information. Each episode is dedicated to different countries, containing four distinct features - physical geography, political geography, popular locations, and thematic maps. The new digitally animated one-of-a-kind version of an...

National Geographic. DVD. In Saqqara, Egypt's city of the dead, archaeologists began chipping away to find a honeycomb of burial shafts, passages and funeral chambers connected to Ramses and Tutankhamen. Filming for two years, National Geographic has exclusive access to this amazing site as the team uncovers one incredible find after another. c2003. 60 minutes.

National Geographic. VHS In Saqqara, Egypt's city of the dead, archaeologists began chipping away to find a honeycomb of burial shafts, passages and funeral chambers connected to Ramses and Tutankhamen. Filming for two years, National Geographic has exclusive access to this amazing site as the team uncovers one incredible find after another. c2003. 60 minutes.

Who doesn’t want to unleash the mystery behind the great pyramids? Watch the Egypt travel video and get mesmerized by the country’s mystifying history, great monuments and breathtaking landscapes. DVD. A Doug Jones Travelog. 78 Minutes. Journey Through an Amazing Land of Mystery The Pyramids - The Sphinx - Cairo - The Temples of Luxor - The Nile - Karnak - Abu Simbel - Aswan...

VHS. Egypt is the gift of the Nile." See the pyramids and the sphinx and hear the story of their construction. Visit the farms of Egypt and see how time has truly stood still. Wander through the Valley of the Kings, visit Luxor and Darnak and see archeological wonders that are unrivaled on earth. Visit Alexandria's cotton mills, see Cairo's belly dancers, visit the Oasis...

National Geographic. DVD. The river Nile gave birth to one of history's great civilizations. Through the centuries, the ancient Egyptians created and constructed the most glorious monuments the world has ever seen. Explore the great temples of Luxor and Karnak. Cross the Nile to the Land of the Dead and enter the elaborately decorated tombs where the kings and queens are buried. Join Egyptologists as...

National Geographic. VHS. The river Nile gave birth to one of history's great civilizations. Through the centuries, the ancient Egyptians created and constructed the most glorious monuments the world has ever seen. Explore the great temples of Luxor and Karnak. Cross the Nile to the Land of the Dead and enter the elaborately decorated tombs where the kings and queens are buried. Join Egyptologists as...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. In the heart of the modern metropolis of Cairo is one of the greatest historical treasures in the world, the Egyptian Museum. The `Service of Egyptian Antiquities' was founded in 1835 by Mohammed Ali and was created to prevent the further plundering and destruction of Egypt's ancient treasures. The museum was built in 1900 by the French architect, Marcel Dourgnon....