Egypt: Voyage to the Land of the Pharaohs

The PC version of this product is included in Ancient Civilizations

Publisher: Montarnasse Multimedia

Educational / History

6,000 Years of a Fascinating Civilization!

The Prestigious History of Egypt

Retrace the high points of the Pharaonic era. Learn about the lives of Ramses, Nefertiti, Tutankhamen... Experience the Greco-Roman colonization, the Byzantine, Islamic and Ottoman periods and the birth of modern Egypt, including the assassination of Sadat, and the Mubarak era.

The Discovery of a Legendary Civilization

Visit a unique country which has been the crossroads of many great civilizations. Discover Giza, Karnak and Abu Simbel, the temples, the statues and the tombs that rise from the eternal sands of the desert. Learn about the main aspects of political, economic, religious, social and artistic life.

The Dazzling Splendor of Egyptian Art

This program gives you privileged access to otherwise inaccessible works. Admire the beauty and fine detail of bas-reliefs and mural paintings. Discover the famous statues of the kings and the scribes, the frescoes of richly decorated tombs and the outstanding talent of Egyptian jewelers, potters and goldsmiths.

From Virtual to Real Travel

After your virtual journey, head off to the places which have captured your imagination. Travel routes are suggested based on your own preferences. During your virtual visit, you can organize your very own journey.

This CD-ROM Contains:

• 2 main narratives on Egyptian history and civilization
• 20 thematic commentaries
• A 20 minute, full-screen interactive film
• Numerous animated sequences on specific works
• Nearly 500 photos with detailed commentary
• Nearly 50 blueprints, maps and diagrams
• Over 200 literary extracts
• Over 300 files on figures, gods, sites, civilization
• 200 selected and commented Internet sites
• 10 selected tourist itineraries
• A print function for all pictures, texts, diagrams, index and glossaries

Requirements:

Windows 95/98: Pentium 166 MMX, 48MB RAM, thousands of colors, 800x600 display, 8x CD-ROM drive.

Macintosh: System 7.5 or higher, Power PC 166Mhz, 48MB RAM, thousands of colors, 800x600 display, 8x CD-ROM drive.

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