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Unknown: The Lost Pyramid

2023 · Movie · PG · 83 min

7.3(48)unSUB Rating

Documentary

A team of Egyptian archaeologists races against a short digging season in the desert as they uncover ancient tombs and artifacts while searching for a long-buried pyramid. Along the way, the documentary follows the excitement, pressure, and big questions that come with trying to piece together a civilization from what the sand reveals.

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Details
Years
2023
Release date
2023-07-02
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
83 min
Max quality
UHD
TMDB rating (input)
7.4/10 (48 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like archaeology adventures and discovery-driven documentaries like Secrets of the Neanderthals, but Not for you if you want a low-ego presentation, deep historical context, or a fully conclusive search.

Pros: fascinating real-time discoveries; suspenseful expedition vibe; striking ancient finds | Cons: heavy self-promotion; some scenes feel staged; ends without full payoff

Themes

  • egypt
  • pyramid
  • mummy
  • egyptian mythology
  • egyptian tomb
  • pyramide
  • documentary
  • history
  • egyptian history
  • archaeology
  • historical documentary
  • science documentary
  • +1 more

Cast & crew

  • Zahi Hawass

    Zahi Hawass

    as Self

  • MW

    Mostafa Waziri

    as Self

  • AW

    Afaf Wahba

    as Self

  • TF

    Tori Finlayson

    as Self

Directed by Max Salomon