TV series

Ancient Lives

Name: Ancient Lives
Genre: Documentary
Cast: John Romer

1984, English, on Channel 4.

Unlocking the mysteries of daily life in ancient Egypt. John Romer relates the details of daily life in the village where the workmen who built the royal tombs lived.

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Episode length: Varies
Status: Ended in 1984

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Aired 1 January 1984

Seasons 1

Season 1

1984 · 4 episodes

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John RomerSelf - Presenter · 4 ep

Details

First aired: 1 January 1984
Last aired: 1 January 1984
Network: Channel 4
Language: English
Type: Scripted

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