Mystery / Egypts Golden Empire - The Last Great Pharaoh Documentary that focuses on the period when the Egyptian Empire reached its apogee. In "The Last Great Pharaoh," a new dynasty emerges. Threatened from abroad, Ramses II leads an army north to fight the Hittites at Kadesh. The battle becomes his crowning achievement and the basis for a new period of stability and wealth. Resources flood into Egypt. A new capital is built, artisans revel in an explosive period of building and The House of Life becomes the intellectual center for the empire. However, foreign powers once again threaten, and some provinces question their allegiance. After the long reign of Ramses II, the great tombs are systematically looted and civil war ensues. Though Egypt is once again divided, the period known as the New Kingdom has left a rich legacy that reverberates through the ages.




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About This Documentary Posted By: admin Category: Mystery Runtime: N/A When?: 24th June 2008 Rating: Votes: 3 Views: 1320 Tags: Egypts  Golden  Empire  Pharaoh

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