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Egypt's Golden Empire

Egypt's Golden Empire

★ 7.0/10•2001•55m•Documentary
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This three-part special tells the story of the Egyptian empire from its beginning in 1560 B.C. to its collapse in 1080 B.C. Interviews with scholars and dramatic re-creations bring the story to life.

Justin Pollard · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime55m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 4, 2001

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Warrior PharaohsE155m

The Warrior Pharaohs

The Ahmose dynasty of pharaohs would rise to defeat Egypt's occupiers to the north and south. In the process they created a New Kingdom, one that would far surpass any previous Egyptian civilization. Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh, is one of the Ahmose rulers and the first recorded female ruler in history.

Nov 4, 2001

Episode 2 - Pharaohs of the SunE255m

Pharaohs of the Sun

Art, technology, and new ideas enhance the wealth of the new empire, and diplomacy and military conquest ensure a firm grip on power. However, sun-worshiping pharaohs such as the royal couple Akhenaten and Nefertiti, and the inexperienced boy-king Tutankhamen, take the empire into uncharted waters.

Nov 11, 2001

Episode 3 - The Last Great PharaohE355m

The Last Great Pharaoh

Under the 67-year reign of Ramesses the Great, the Egyptian New Kingdom is at its greatest height. Resources flood into Egypt, a new capital is built, and The House of Life becomes the intellectual center for the empire. However, after Ramesses dies, the demise of the empire is at hand.

Nov 18, 2001

Actors

Keith David

Keith David

Narrator (voice)

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