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Riddles of the Sphinx

Riddles of the Sphinx

2010•55m•6.0/10
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie

Ratings

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6.0/10(1)

For over 4000 years, the Sphinx has puzzled all who have laid eyes on it. What is this crouching lion, human-headed creature? Who built it and why? To unlock its secrets, two teams of scientists and sculptors immerse themselves in the world of ancient Egypt — a land of pharaohs and pyramids, animal gods and mummies, sun worship and human sacrifice.

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Production

Telfrance, Providence Pictures, ARTE

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders

Narrator (voice)

Ramsey Faragallah

Ramsey Faragallah

(voice)

Zahi Hawass

Zahi Hawass

Self - Supreme Council of Antiquities

Mark Lehner

Mark Lehner

Self - Ancient Egypt Research Associates

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