Planet Egypt | Episode 1 | Birth of an Empire

Planet Egypt | Episode 1 | Birth of an Empire

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Birth of an Empire looks at how Egypt was founded. King Narmer claimed it was warfare. We discover that peace and collaboration were at least as important as the big battle that united Upper and Lower Egypt. Both war and peaceful collaboration laid the foundations for the Egyptian success story lasting more than 3000 years.

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Planet Egypt | Episode 2 | Pharaos at war

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Pharaohs at War asks how Egypt maintained its relative independence for 3000 years. We answer this through Thutmosis III. He conquers more land than any other pharaoh. Yet ultimately he has no interest in establishing an expanding empire abroad. Like all pharaohs he is guided by the wish to establish peace and stability at home and secure the borders through forward defense. The pursuit of peace remains a key part of Egypt’s success story.

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The Lord of Sipán

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Planet Egypt | Episode 3 | Temples of Power

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Planet Egypt | Episode 4 | Quest for eternity

Planet Egypt | Episode 4 | Quest for eternity

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