Decoding Saqqara, The Secret Hieroglyphs of the Pyramids

2020Movie52 min

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

An intriguing, wondrous documentary movie about history.

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In the heart of the Egyptian desert lies the immense necropolis of Saqqara. This unique site, which brings together dozens of fascinating pyramids and tombs, houses the oldest collections of religious texts of humanity.

With Its Myriad Of Mysteries Ancient Egypt Continues To Work Its Spell. The Necropolis Of Saqqara Roughly 30 Kilometers From Cairo Holds One Of Egypt's Most Fascinating Treasures The Pyramid Of Pharaoh Pepi Ii. Few Know Of It As It Is Closed To The Public Yet It Holds The Vastest Collection Of Texts Of All Currently Known Pyramids. For The First Time In 90 Years Teams From The International Archeological Mission In Saqqara Open And Decipher This Wondrous Tomb. How Did The Egyptians Build The Pyramids? Their Walls Are Covered In Hieroglyphs But What Story Do They Tell? How To Crack The Mystery Of Texts That Are Over Four Thousand Years Old? Using Technological Innovations Such As Photogrammetry Endoscopes Hyperspectral Imaging And Ultrahigh Resolution Photography This Documentary Alternates Live Scenes With Staged Interviews To Plunge Us Into Saqqara's History And Offer New Insights Into The Pharaohs' Tombs.

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  • Ancient Egypt
  • Saqqara Necropolis
  • Archaeological Discovery
  • Historical Insights
  • Egyptian Pyramids
  • Technological Innovations
  • Pharaohs' Tombs
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Educational Content

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Directed by
Julien Balestier

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May 1, 2020 · 52 min · Documentary, History

Released
May 1, 2020
Runtime
52 min
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
France
Available in
94 countries

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Where can I stream Decoding Saqqara, The Secret Hieroglyphs of the Pyramids?

In the United States, Decoding Saqqara, The Secret Hieroglyphs of the Pyramids streams on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, Magellan TV, and CuriosityStream, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 93 other countries.

Is Decoding Saqqara, The Secret Hieroglyphs of the Pyramids worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is Decoding Saqqara, The Secret Hieroglyphs of the Pyramids okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Decoding Saqqara, The Secret Hieroglyphs of the Pyramids plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.