Saturday, June 21, 2014

Secrets of the Dead: Silver Pharaoh

In this video the Pharaoh Psusennes is discovered and his life is examined.  




Resource: Documentary
Running Time: 53 minutes
Rating: TV PG

Time: AD 1940 / 1047-1001 BC
Place: Egypt

Summary:
In this documentary the Pharaoh Psusennes’ undisturbed tomb is discovered by a French archaeologist in 1940.  The life of this Pharaoh of the north during an intermediate period between the middle and new kingdoms is unveiled.  His remains and those objects found in his tomb are examined to piece together his life and accomplishments. 

Potentially Objectionable Content:
There are bones and mummies displayed as well as violent scenes depicted in ancient artwork


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