S1E3:Zenith
The Story of Egypt
18 Jan 201659 minTV-PG
The golden age of ancient Egypt resulted in the magnificent Valley of the Kings, built by its greatest pharaoh, Amenhotep III. But as the domination of the empire grew, turmoil at home increased. As Joann Fletcher reveals, conflict between the pharaohs and powerful priests threatened the stability of the nation. As religious influence flourished, the seeds for Egypt's destruction were sown.