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About How The Valley Of The Kings Was Built

Joann explores the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, built under Egypt's greatest pharaoh, Amenhotep III. Joann explores the dizzying heights of Egypt's civilisation and the lives of the workers and artisans caught up in Egypt's most ambitious building project: the Valley of the Kings. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

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Title
How The Valley Of The Kings Was Built
Category
Society
Runtime
58 minutes
Language
English

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