The Tomb of the Scythian Prince (2000)
The Scythians, skilled horsemen and nomadic conquerors, built a feared empire in the vast Eurasian steppe between the 9th and 3rd centuries B.C. All that remains are their graves: the Kourganes. In April 1999, a 2400 year-old Scythian tomb was discovered in Kazakhstan. It contained, among other treasures, twelve horses completely harnessed in gold, suggesting high social status.
Director: Marc Jampolsky
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: November 13, 2000
Cast
- Lemmy Constantine - Self - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Bruno Courtin
Cinematography: Jean-Marie Cornuel
Editing: Pierre Catalan
Production: Gedeon Programmes, ARTE, Discovery
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments
Keywords
treasure, ancient history, archaeology
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tomb of the Scythian Prince about?
- The Scythians, skilled horsemen and nomadic conquerors, built a feared empire in the vast Eurasian steppe between the 9th and 3rd centuries B.C. All that remains are their graves: the Kourganes. In April 1999, a 2400 year-old Scythian tomb was discovered in Kazakhstan. It contained, among other treasures, twelve horses completely harnessed in gold, suggesting high social status.
- Who directed The Tomb of the Scythian Prince?
- The Tomb of the Scythian Prince was directed by Marc Jampolsky.
- Who stars in The Tomb of the Scythian Prince?
- The Tomb of the Scythian Prince stars Lemmy Constantine.
- How long is The Tomb of the Scythian Prince?
- The Tomb of the Scythian Prince has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is The Tomb of the Scythian Prince?
- The Tomb of the Scythian Prince is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Tomb of the Scythian Prince produced?
- The Tomb of the Scythian Prince was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Tomb of the Scythian Prince?
- The themes of The Tomb of the Scythian Prince include: Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments.