How did ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid at Giza, joining two million blocks of heavy stone with amazing precision? Who were the leaders who built these enormous structures, and what did these tombs signify? Host David Macaulay explores the history, mythology, and religions of Egypt's people, combining live footage and animation. Take a rare look at the mummy of Ramses II and buried treasure in the sacred Valley of the Kings.
Community
Vote on scenes, quotes, and characters for David Macaulay: Pyramid (1989).
The moment that still lives in your head.
Starters for David Macaulay: Pyramid
Your take
Rate this title
Tap half or full stars · 0.5–10 scale
Be the first Cinemoood rating
Open communitySign in to save your rating.
None yet
See all
David Macaulay
Host
Inside Piano
2013
Architects Herzog and deMeuron: The Alchemy of Building & The Tate Modern
2001
The Man Who Can't Get Enough of Architecture: Nişan Yaubyan
2026
The Way South
1981 · 5.9
Super Design
2017
In Between Mountains and Oceans
2014
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
2000 · 7.0
Les dames du 9e
1998
The McIntyre Block
1977 · 9.0
Amancio Williams
2013 · 5.3
