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Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs
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Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs

1997-12-30 · 56 min · ★ 6.2

Documentary · History

National Geographic goes to Egypt to look into an underground vault that houses a ship of the Pharaoh Khufu and follows an researcher as he attempts to recreate the ancient rite of mummification.

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National Geographic
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Ron DavidMaga
Bob BrierMaga
Zahi HawassZahi HawassMaga
Mark LehnerMark LehnerMaga
Ron WadeMaga

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