THE GREATEST PHARAOHS PART 1: (3150 B.C. - 1351 B.C.)
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THE GREATEST PHARAOHS PART 1: (3150 B.C. - 1351 B.C.)
The history of Egypt through the eyes of its most influential rulers. This is the extraordinary story of ancient Egypt told through the reigns of the most powerful kings in history. 2006, 90mins
From the first Pharaoh, Narmer, who unified Upper and Lower Egypt in 3150 B.C. to the brilliance of Imhotep, who constructed the first Egyptian Pyramid for his King Djoser, we chronicle the lives of the men and women who commanded this ancient civilisation.
We admire the ambitions of three kings - Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure - who constructed the pyramids of Giza and examine how these enormous tombs were built some 4,500 years ago.
See how Egypt fell into decline after the death of the child Pharaoh Pepi II in 2180 B.C. only to be restored by the iron fist of Mentuhotep who ruled from the city of Thebes. Peace and stability would follow epitomised by the reign of Queen Hatsheput in 1570 B.C. Tuthmosis III brought about a period of opulence as Egypt basked in an abundance of gold and riches claimed through victorious military campaigns.
However, by 1350 B.C. Egypt would once again face crisis as a strange distorted heretic shook the nation's foundations to its core.
We admire the ambitions of three kings - Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure - who constructed the pyramids of Giza and examine how these enormous tombs were built some 4,500 years ago.
See how Egypt fell into decline after the death of the child Pharaoh Pepi II in 2180 B.C. only to be restored by the iron fist of Mentuhotep who ruled from the city of Thebes. Peace and stability would follow epitomised by the reign of Queen Hatsheput in 1570 B.C. Tuthmosis III brought about a period of opulence as Egypt basked in an abundance of gold and riches claimed through victorious military campaigns.
However, by 1350 B.C. Egypt would once again face crisis as a strange distorted heretic shook the nation's foundations to its core.
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