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Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb

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A team of local archaeologists excavate never before explored passageways, shafts and tombs, piecing together the secrets of Egypt’s most significant find in almost 50 years.

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Andrew Pulver Guardian 10/30/2020
4/5
This is fascinating stuff, smoothly put together, and carrying genuine human interest. Go to Full Review Daniel Hart Ready Steady Cut 10/29/2020
4/5
We need to crave the viewing experience - it's the only way to understand the momentousness of this tomb. Go to Full Review Jade Budowski Decider 10/29/2020
This special little film boasts all the qualities of a great documentary. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Raven M 02/08/2024 It is very informative and intriguing . See more 05/14/2022 Gorgeous and enlightening documentary. Must see See more 04/16/2022 Truly beautiful documentary, the perfect combination of representing the present and the exploration of the past. Representative of Egyptian communities and people in a way I have not seen before. So impressed, so touched and so proud See more 04/14/2021 Well made doc on a previously unknown to many area of Egypt. Possibly the earliest known cases of Malaria. 3.4 stars See more 02/24/2021 I thought it was interesting at the uncover the remnants of a tomb and solve the mysteries that lie within See more 01/31/2021 I’ve never watched a documentary of ancient times and cried. A beautiful documentary. See more Read all reviews
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James Tovell

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Synopsis A team of local archaeologists excavate never before explored passageways, shafts and tombs, piecing together the secrets of Egypt’s most significant find in almost 50 years.
Director
James Tovell
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 28, 2020
Runtime
1h 53m