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Mystic lands. Peru & Egypt [videorecording] / produced by The Duncan Group ; directed by Chip Duncan.

Contributor(s): Questar Inc.
Series: Mystic Lands. Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Questar, 2006Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 70 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.ISBN: 1594642184 (set); 9781594642180 (set).Other title: Peru & Egypt [videorecording] | Peru and Egypt [videorecording].Subject(s): Sacred space | Pyramids -- Egypt | Incas -- Religion | Peru -- Antiquities | Peru -- Social life and customs | Egypt -- Social life and customs -- To 332 B.C | Machu Picchu Site (Peru) | Egypt -- Civilization -- To 332 B.CDDC classification: 291.35
Contents:
Peru: Kingdom in the clouds -- Egypt: Cycle of life.
Summary: Peru: Kingdom in the clouds: Considered to be the most significant archaeological site on the South American continent, Machu Picchu was built and then abandoned by the Inca after only 100 years. The influence of the Inca spiritual beliefs on their lifestyle, architecture and astronomical achievements will be explored in the ruins of Machu Picchu and the spiritual centers of Peru's Sacred Valley, including Ollantaytambo and Pisac.Summary: Egypt: Cycle of life: Rising from the windswept desert sands along the banks of the Nile, the great pyramids of Egypt are stone monuments to the pharaohs' quest for immortality. Delve into the complex culture of ancient Egypt and its rich spiritual traditions.
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Special features: Series introduction; what drives humans to their faith and a belief in the devine? Series director Chip Duncan introduces this compelling exploration of faith, religion, natural creation myths and celebrations of life and death.

"Journey to the World's most spiritual places"--Container.

Peru: Kingdom in the clouds -- Egypt: Cycle of life.

Peru: Kingdom in the clouds: Considered to be the most significant archaeological site on the South American continent, Machu Picchu was built and then abandoned by the Inca after only 100 years. The influence of the Inca spiritual beliefs on their lifestyle, architecture and astronomical achievements will be explored in the ruins of Machu Picchu and the spiritual centers of Peru's Sacred Valley, including Ollantaytambo and Pisac.

Egypt: Cycle of life: Rising from the windswept desert sands along the banks of the Nile, the great pyramids of Egypt are stone monuments to the pharaohs' quest for immortality. Delve into the complex culture of ancient Egypt and its rich spiritual traditions.