Egypt's Golden Empire
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Play S1 E1This 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.
Cast: Keith David
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3 episodes
1. The Warrior PharaohsThe 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.CC55minNov 4, 2001
2. Pharaohs of the SunArt, 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.CC55minNov 11, 2001
3. The Last Great PharaohUnder 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.CC55minNov 18, 2001
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Richard Bradley, Ciara Byrne, Ron Devillier, Brian Donegan
- Cast
- Keith David
- Studio
- Devillier Donegan Enterprises, Lion Television
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Audio languages
English
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