Exploring the earliest pharaoh to conceive, design, fund, and build a pyramid, this show delves into their unique fascination with death and burial customs, and their unwavering drive to preserve and protect the body for centuries to come.
Over 4300 years ago, the first pharaoh to conceive, build, finance, and construct a pyramid. The episode delves into the ancient Egyptians' fixation on death and burial, and how it led to the creation of massive structures designed to preserve and maintain the body. It also examines the pyramids built by other pharaohs.
Aired: Feb 21, 2021A powerful pharaoh and his skilled architect embark on a massive construction...
Aired: Feb 28, 2021The Pharaoh Snefru undertakes a monumental endeavor, building three grand pyr...
Aired: Mar 7, 2021The next installment delves into the mysteries surrounding the construction o...
4. Mystery of the Great Pyramid
Aired: Mar 15, 2021King Khufu's obsession with immortality reaches new heights as he commissions...
Aired: Mar 22, 2021The next episode delves into the ancient mystery of the Sphinx, revealing tha...
Aired: Mar 29, 2021The next episode sees Egypt's pyramid building era at a crossroads, as intern...
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Legends of the Pharaohs Trailer
Seasons: 2
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Genres:Documentary
