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= DVD and Videos = = = = = **"Ancient Lives"** (1984) Presented by John Romer (Video). Call Number: Video - 932.014 ANC

This is an excellent video presented by John Romer. It duscusses the life of a village found in Deir-el-Medina. The narrator presents how everyday Egyptians lived, worked and played in Ancient Egypt. He visits the excavations and provides insightful comments on the uses of different artifacts found at the site. The archaeological site is fascinating and many of the Ancient Egyptian beliefs and customs are highlighted in the series.

"Egypt: Secrets of the Pharaohs" (1997) National Geographic (DVD) Call Number: DVD - 932.01 EGY

This DVD presents the mysteries of mummification and how the pharaohs bodies were preserved. It has a detailed explanation of the religous aspect of Egyptian life and technological value of preserving the bodies for future understanding of this great civilisation. Much of the examples regarding the pharaohs are regarding Kephren, a pharaoh of the Old Kingdom.