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Building Pharaoh's Ship

  • Episode aired Jan 12, 2010
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  • 53m
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6.9/10
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Nova (1974)
Documentary
Nova explores ancient Egyptian techniques of ship building by following a team of archaeologist as they construct a ship based on ancient designs.Nova explores ancient Egyptian techniques of ship building by following a team of archaeologist as they construct a ship based on ancient designs.Nova explores ancient Egyptian techniques of ship building by following a team of archaeologist as they construct a ship based on ancient designs.
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    • Director
      • Stéphane Bégoin
    • Writer
      • Julia Cort(narration written by)
    • Stars
      • Adam Alexi-Malle(voice)
      • Kathryn Bard
      • Mosaad El-Hedek
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    • Director
      • Stéphane Bégoin
    • Writer
      • Julia Cort(narration written by)
    • Stars
      • Adam Alexi-Malle(voice)
      • Kathryn Bard
      • Mosaad El-Hedek
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    Adam Alexi-Malle
    Adam Alexi-Malle
    • Mahroos
    • (voice)
    Kathryn Bard
    • Self - Boston University
    Mosaad El-Hedek
    • Self - Shipwright
    Mohamed Abd El-Maguid
    • Self - Underwater Archaeologist
    Ramsey Faragallah
    Ramsey Faragallah
      Rodolfo Fattovich
      • Self - Archeologist
      Hamdy Lahma
      • Self - Shipwright
      Mahrous Lahma
      • Self - Shipwright
      Reda Lahma
      • Self - Shipwright
      Yosry Lahma
      • Self - Shipwright
      Craig Sechler
      Craig Sechler
      • Self - Narrator
      David Vann
      • Self - Author, 'A Mile Down'
      Tom Vosmer
      • Self - Maritime Archaeologist
      Cheryl Ward
      • Self - Coastal Carolina University
      • Director
        • Stéphane Bégoin
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        • Julia Cort(narration written by)
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      3/10
      One supposition built upon another....
      This documentary is a long string of 'what ifs' and by the time it's over, you aren't really sure what has been proved. The show begins with the notion that the ancient Egyptians were great sailors. Their evidence is a bit scant--and the greatest evidence of sailing throughout the Mediterranean seems to be a relief in a tomb. And, IF they were great sailors, then HOW they did this is very, very vague as well. Again and again, the ship builders and scientists had to make guesses. Eventually, they are able to build a seemingly seaworthy craft. However, I ask just what has been proved? After all, with guess upon guess upon guess, it's really not at all clear that they can say anything other than modern folks can make a boat they think MIGHT have been like an ancient boat. It's all vaguely interesting and that's all.

      By the way, early in the film, they questioned where the ancient land of Punt was located. Their answer seemed rather lame--saying '...could have' to the South of Egypt. Yes, it also could have been to the East, West or North!
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        • January 12, 2010 (United States)
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        • ARTE
        • Unité de programmes Découverte et Connaissance
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