| Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo, MCPS. |
| Performer |
Presenter, Christopher Frayling. |
| Credits |
Music composer, Howard J. Davidson. |
| Note |
Originally produced for television in 1992. |
| Summary |
Series following the quest of archaeologist Howard Carter for the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb. |
| Contents |
The great adventure -- Wonderful things -- The pharaoh awakes -- Heads in the sand. |
| Note |
Special features: 1924 audio scrapbook: talk by Howard Carter "Trumpets of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun"; "Akhenaten and Nefertiti: the royal Gods of Egypt": a fascinating look at Tutankhamun's family; "Tutankhamun's Egypt: the life and times of Tutankhamun": a look at the short life and reign of Tutankhamun. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Tutankhamen, King of Egypt.
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Tutankhamen, King of Egypt -- Tomb.
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Carter, Howard, 1874-1939.
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Egypt -- Antiquities.
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Pharaohs.
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Egypt -- History -- To 332 B.C.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Television programs for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Towers, Derek.
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Wallace, David.
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Frayling, Christopher.
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Davidson, Howard J.
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Carter, Howard, 1874-1939.
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BBC Video (Firm)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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| Note |
Title on disc surface: King Tut : the face of Tutankhamun |
| ISBN |
1419829181 |
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9781419829185 |
| Standard No. |
794051251329 |
| Music No. |
E2513 BBC Video |
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