• 2022
  • 52m
Ancient Egypt: Chronicles of an Empire

Summary Around 5000 years ago, one of the largest and most powerful empires in history emerged on the Nile - Ancient Egypt. This mysterious era continues to fascinate us. In eight episodes, this series shows the unique achievements of the ancient Egyptians in government, culture, and society. International scientists and researchers decode the facets of this advanced civilisation. View more details

  • 2022
  • 52m

Ancient Egypt: Chronicles of an Empire

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Salima Ikram Simon Roden Mark Lehner Tarek Tawfik

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7.8

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Oct 3, 2022

Countries of origin : Germany

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : Gruppe 5 Filmproduktion ZDF Studios ZDFinfo

Summary Around 5000 years ago, one of the largest and most powerful empires in history emerged on the Nile - Ancient Egypt. This mysterious era continues to fascinate us. In eight episodes, this series shows the unique achievements of the ancient Egyptians in government, culture, and society. International scientists and researchers decode the facets of this advanced civilisation. View more details

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Oct 3, 2022

Countries of origin : Germany

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : Gruppe 5 Filmproduktion ZDF Studios ZDFinfo

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Oct 03, 2022
Lifeline Nile
The Nile - Egypt's lifeline. It transforms parched soils into productive farmland. Houses and settlements are built from its mud. Without the Nile, Egypt would be nothing but desert.
Episode 2 • Oct 10, 2022
Gods and Kings
Gods and kings dominate Ancient Egypt. They are omnipresent, lead the country into deep crises and to unimagined greatness - and leave a legacy that reaches into our time.
Episode 3 • Oct 17, 2022
Metropolises
In Egypt, some of the oldest and largest cities of mankind are emerging. An urban revolution that has long been overlooked - because most traces of settlement have all but disappeared today.
Episode 4 • Oct 24, 2022
Cult of the Dead
The cult of the dead was of enormous importance to the Ancient Egyptians. The idea of life after death inspired them to outstanding achievements. And still gives insight into their world today.
Episode 5 • Oct 31, 2022
Pyramids
Pyramids - the super buildings of Ancient Egypt. With their huge tombs, Egyptians created monuments for eternity - and in the end actually became immortal themselves.
Episode 6 • Nov 07, 2022
Women and Power
Cleopatra, Nefertiti and Hatshepsut - the history of Ancient Egypt is also a history of women. Already 4500 years ago, the first woman ruled alone over the empire on the Nile.
Episode 7 • Nov 14, 2022
Wars
In its long history, Egypt wages numerous wars. New countries are conquered, attacks from outside are repelled. The pharaoh is the supreme warlord and guarantor of victory.
Episode 8 • Nov 21, 2022
Downfall
The last Golden Age of Ancient Egypt - The Macedonian-Greek dynasty of the Ptolemies. But it also represents the fall of the empire after a history of 3000 years.
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