- Platform: Windows 95 / 2000 / 98 / NT / Me, Unix, Linux, Macintosh
- Media: CD-ROM
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- 2 main narratives on Egyptian history and civilization
- A 180-minute, full screen interactive movie
- Numerous animated sequences on specific works
- Photos, blueprints, maps and diagrams
- Over 200 literary extracts
- Over 300 files on figures, gods, sites and civilization
- 2 main narratives on Egyptian history and civilization
- A 180-minute, full screen interactive movie
- Numerous animated sequences on specific works
- Photos, blueprints, maps and diagrams
- Over 200 literary extracts
- Over 300 files on figures, gods, sites and civilization
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Thoth, Akhenaton, Champollion and the Rosetta stone--gods, humans (ancient and modern) and artefacts that all await discovery on the packed DVD-ROM Egypt, Voyage to the Land of the Pharaohs.
Thoth, Akhenaton, Champollion and the Rosetta stone--gods, humans (ancient and modern) and artefacts that all await discovery on the packed DVD-ROM Egypt, Voyage to the Land of the Pharaohs.
There are several options for exploring the material and best for gaining an overview are two narrated introductory films, "History" (the bias is towards the ancient with only a few minutes covering the last century) and "Civilisation". Divided into short sections, you can watch these sequentially or pick sections at random. The Film option is similar with four sequences of film, again split into sections: the quality is good and the script is interesting, though even with an up-to-date PC the film ran a little jerkily on occasions. Thumbnails of associated topics appear as the film runs; these can be followed to further images and text.
There are also aerial maps of parts of Egypt and although you can zoom in to a degree, you can't see really detailed views from the air. The geographical map has relatively little detail and doesn't show the country's borders.
Navigation could be easier: the position of the main menu bar at the bottom of the screen means that it's all too easy to pop up the Windows Start menu. If you're just following your nose through the contents, using the index, thumbnails and hypertext links, performance can feel slow. The Travel Log is a great idea, however: it constructs an itinerary from places you choose as you browse.
All manner of fascinating detail unfolds as you peruse this comprehensive Egyptian compendium. --Mark Whitehorn
Manufacturer's Description
Egypt, Voyage to the Land of the Pharaohs (DVD-ROM), provides a unique experience to explore 6,000 years of a legendary civilisation. Discover the prestigious history by retracing the high points of the Pharaohic era. Visit a unique country that has been the cross-roads of many great civilisations and learn about the main aspects of political, economic, religious, social and artistic life. Admire the splendour of Egyptian art and examine otherwise inaccessible works. Experience virtual to real travel by heading to places that capture your imagination and then organise your very own journey.
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