Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx with this rare 2:58 minute silent black & white film clip captured by the award-winning amateur filmmaker John V. Hansen during his travels circa 1926-1930.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site, the only survivor from the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World," is now an Honorary Candidate for the "New Seven Wonders of the World."
Join us on a visual journey through time as we explore this iconic marvel preserved in the Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution collection of historical moving images.
For additional insights, delve into the John and Anne Hansen finding aid on SOVA.si.edu. Experience the magic and grandeur of the ancient world brought to life in this cinematic masterpiece.
