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Netflix Reveals “Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb” Trailer


Fri 16 Oct 2020 | 08:00 PM
Rana Atef

Renewed Netflix network announced today “Secrets from Saqqara Tomb” film release date. Scheduled to be released on October 28, the film is available exclusively on the Netflix platform.

Directed by James Tovell and produced by Richard Bradley and Caterina Turroni, the documentary traces the journey of the Egyptian mission responsible for excavating this area for the first time hoping for finding an ancient Egyptian treasure.

Netflix expressed, “After unearthing a tomb that had been untouched for 4,400 years, Egyptian archaeologists attempt to decipher the history of the extraordinary find.”

Filmed inside Wahtye’s tomb, the documentary pes into the secrets of Wahty’s life. Moreover, it can come up with valuable additions regarding the economic, religious, social, and cultural life in Egypt. In addition, it traces the real-life of Wahty and his role in ancient Egypt.

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"Secrets of Saqqara Tomb" provides the audience with real natural feelings of the stuff, the joy of finding the artifacts, the surprising well-preserved mummies, and the vivid painting on the walls.

The documentary is released globally in 190 countries. Subtitles for over 30 languages will be available, as well as an English dubbed version.

Regarding the discovery, the mission found over three thousand artifacts, including a mummified lion cub, a temple dedicated to the Egyptian cat goddess Bastet, and the world’s oldest traceable case of malaria.