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Land of the Pyramids

Public Domain Stock Footage Land of the Pyramids

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keywords: egypt, cairo, desert, ancient, pyramids, king tut, sphinx, valley of the dead, camels, date palms

Synopsis: Highlights travelogue of the fascinating country of Egypt with it unique mix of World Wonders, antiquities and the modern World...(read more)

  • Date: 1951
  • Duration: 00:08:40
  • Sound: Yes
  • Color: Monochrome
  • Type: Public Domain
  • Language: English
  • Location: Egypt

Land Of The Pyramids

Modern airliner flying past pyramids. CU of Arab camel drivers. Arabs riding camels across the desert, several pyramids in BG. Aerial view of Cairo Egypt, people at train station in Cairo. Various street scenes of Cairo Egypt. LS, long camel train bring goods into the city. Street scenes in Cairo, Policeman directs traffic. Entrance and interior scenes of the Shepherd's Hotel in Cairo.Scenes of Cairo native quarters with open market places and street bazaars.

Restored treasures from the tomb of King Tut or King Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum. Shows miniature coffin and face mast of the Boy King made of gold. Shows centuries old perfume vase made of alabaster. Stone masons repairing buildings. Shows the loose garments worn by Egyptians. Electric trolley car street car and riders. CU, Muslim woman adjusts prayer wheel on her nose. Camel caravan moves through a huge cavern. A 4,000 year old mummy wrapped in tattered linen is carried from an archaeological site.

Archeologist at work. Scenes of ancient temples and tombs in the Valley of The Kings.Horse racing at the Gezira Sporting Club. Jockey weigh-in, spectators at horse track, and horse race. Scenes of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Modern apartment buildings. Night club night life scenes in Cairo. Club patrons watch dancer.