Swallowed By The Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City
“In the fading days of the pharaohs, Heracleion was the gateway to Egypt and a port beyond compare”
Synopsis
We all know about Alexandria, one of the greatest cities of the classical world, with its great Library and fabled Lighthouse. But Heracleion? A great port and religious centre at the mouth of the Nile, it was mentioned by the likes of Herodotus, but at some point it vanished, and its location became unknown.
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- Director
- Luke Wiles
- Original Title
- Swallowed By The Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City
- Release Date
- 15/10/2014
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- STV Studios, BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luke Wiles
Anne Laking, Amy Maher
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Maher
Producer
Luke Wiles
Director
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Swallowed By The Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City about?
We all know about Alexandria, one of the greatest cities of the classical world, with its great Library and fabled Lighthouse. But Heracleion? A great port and religious centre at the mouth of the Nile, it was mentioned by the likes of Herodotus, but at some point it vanished, and its location became unknown.
Who directed Swallowed By The Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City?
Swallowed By The Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City was directed by Luke Wiles.
Who stars in Swallowed By The Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City?
The principal cast of Swallowed By The Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City includes Lucy Blue.
When was Swallowed By The Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City released and how long is it?
Swallowed By The Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swallowed By The Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City?
Swallowed By The Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).