Eternal Egypt — Season 1, Episode 2: Death
Documentary • 52 min • 1 season, 4 episodes
Episode synopsis
The cult of death holds a important place in ancient Egypt. Necropolises, pyramids, mummies, and sarcophagi are comprise most of the archaeological discoveries on Egyptian soil, and are directly related to funerary rites. From mummification to the cult of Osiris, discover the ancestral rites, still present today, that linked the Egyptians to death and eternal life.
About Eternal Egypt
Explore the history of the Ancient Egyptians and how their culture had a lasting effect on Egyptians today. Dive into the importance of the great Nile River, their unique view on death, the desert that defines the area, and the legacy that has been left behind. This cradle of humanity seems to be a never-ending wealth of insight into our past.