Reveals many of the impressive monuments built by the ancient Egyptians such as the pyramids at Giza and the temples at Karnak, Luxor and Abu Simbal: it also looks at the enormous task faced by archaeologists and Egyptologists in their struggle to preserve the artifacts of Egypt’s past, which are deteriorating at an alarming rate due to population increase, tourism and the Nile’s rising waters. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels. Includes teacher’s guide.
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ACMI Identifier
507739
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Temples - Egypt
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Egypt
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tombs
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Population density
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculpture, Egyptian
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Population density
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Tombs
History → Civilization, Ancient
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)