The Animals of Egypt's Underworld

Summary It was a discovery that mystified the archaeological world. Buried among the ruins of Egypt's oldest city, a 6000-year old cemetery containing Egypt's first kings and the remains of wild and exotic animals. But these were not the bones from just any animals, they were the ancestors of Egypt's iconic gods. Have archaeologists finally found the source of ancient Egypt's religious imagery?

S5.E6 ∙ The Animals of Egypt's Underworld

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Corey Johnson Mark Bazeley Joseph May Chris Naunton

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Sep 9, 2018

Countries of origin : Canada

Official sites : Smithsonian Channel profile: "Secrets"

Language : English

Production companies : BBC Television Blink Films Blink Entertainment

Summary It was a discovery that mystified the archaeological world. Buried among the ruins of Egypt's oldest city, a 6000-year old cemetery containing Egypt's first kings and the remains of wild and exotic animals. But these were not the bones from just any animals, they were the ancestors of Egypt's iconic gods. Have archaeologists finally found the source of ancient Egypt's religious imagery?

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Sep 9, 2018

Countries of origin : Canada

Official sites : Smithsonian Channel profile: "Secrets"

Language : English

Production companies : BBC Television Blink Films Blink Entertainment

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