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Alastair Sooke concludes his Egyptian journey with a visit to a town called Dendera, where Cleopatra built a temple dedicated to the mother goddess, Hathor.

Alastair Sooke concludes his Egyptian journey with a visit to a town called Dendera, where Cleopatra built a temple dedicated to the mother goddess, Hathor. It is one of ancient Egypt's last great temples, with a stunning multi coloured interior. Also in this programme, Alastair unearths a seam of astonishing satirical work, produced by ordinary men, that continues to inspire Egypt's graffiti artists today.

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