Movie Description

Ancient Egypt

(1939)

Overview

This entry in the TravelTalks series visits the ancient Egypt. starting Valley of the Kings in a remote and desolate part of Egypt, the entrance to tomb of King Tut is shown, though the ts priceless treasure is now in the Cairo museum. A visit to Luxor and the ancient city of Thebes, which date to 1500 BC, follow with subsequent visits to Karnak. The film closes by noting that past and present are in harmony with the water wheel and village well still in wide use in the modern age.

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Original TitleAncient Egypt

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1939-01-21

Original Language

Runtime 00h 09m

Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

  • Documentary