Treasures Of Egypt - 2 DVDs.

National Geographic. Egypt: Quest for Eternity 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 they unravel and interpret the riddles of Egypt's intriguing past. Approx. 60 minutes. Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs Ancient mysteries revealed at last? Who built the pyramids? What were the secrets of mummification? Which treasures were selected for the afterlife and why? For centuries, Egypt's pharaohs have kept these secrets to themselves?until now. Travel to a land of mystery and marvel as archaeologists investigate how the pyramids were actually built. Follow scientists as they discover how the bodies of the pharaohs were preserved by recreating the ancient ritual art of mummification. And be there as cameras reveal the ancient underground vault that houses the mysterious ship of the Pharaoh Khufu: his magnificent vessel for eternity. Approx. 60 minutes. 2 DVDs