The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs (2022)

BBC documentary , Egypt, Hieroglyphs ,Bleu Kobalt, France Télévisions

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The great history of Egypt is inscribed on its monuments, temples and tombs, but hieroglyphs – the written language of the ancient Egyptians – fell silent until 1822 when a young French scholar, Jean-François Champollion, became the first person to decipher their texts for over a thousand years. Champollion’s insights and the work of other scholars helped bring an entire civilisation back to life. Today, researchers are increasingly interested in the authors who created these hieroglyphic works. Near Luxor, The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs follows a new generation of Egyptologists as they unlock the texts inscribed inside a richly adorned tomb, revealing the beliefs and lives of the priests, scribes, painters, engravers and builders who created this grand funerary monument.

Director: Patrick Cabouat
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date:
Production: France Télévisions, Bleu Kobalt
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

egypt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs about?
The great history of Egypt is inscribed on its monuments, temples and tombs, but hieroglyphs – the written language of the ancient Egyptians – fell silent until 1822 when a young French scholar, Jean-François Champollion, became the first person to decipher their texts for over a thousand years. Champollion’s insights and the work of other scholars helped bring an entire civilisation back to life. Today, researchers are increasingly interested in the authors who created these hieroglyphic works. Near Luxor, The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs follows a new generation of Egyptologists as they unlock the texts inscribed inside a richly adorned tomb, revealing the beliefs and lives of the priests, scribes, painters, engravers and builders who created this grand funerary monument.
Who directed The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs?
The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs was directed by Patrick Cabouat.
How long is The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs?
The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs?
The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs is a Documentary film.
Where was The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs produced?
The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs was produced in France.