Riddles of the Sphinx (2010)
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.
Director: Gary Glassman
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 19, 2010
Cast
- Jay O. Sanders - Narrator (voice)
- Ramsey Faragallah - (voice)
- Zahi Hawass - Self - Supreme Council of Antiquities
- Mark Lehner - Self - Ancient Egypt Research Associates
Screenplay
Music: Ed Tomney
Cinematography: Rob Fortunato, Ibrahim El Batout
Editing: Rob Tinworth
Production: Telfrance, Providence Pictures, ARTE
Country: United States of America, France
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
egypt, pyramid, sphinx, egyptology
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Riddles of the Sphinx about?
- 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.
- Who directed Riddles of the Sphinx?
- Riddles of the Sphinx was directed by Gary Glassman.
- Who stars in Riddles of the Sphinx?
- Riddles of the Sphinx stars Jay O. Sanders, Ramsey Faragallah, Zahi Hawass, Mark Lehner.
- How long is Riddles of the Sphinx?
- Riddles of the Sphinx has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Riddles of the Sphinx?
- Riddles of the Sphinx is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was Riddles of the Sphinx produced?
- Riddles of the Sphinx was produced in United States of America, France.