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Empires: Egypt's Golden Empire

Season 1 Episode 2: Pharaohs of the Sun

As Amenhotep III's reign comes to a close, Egypt's golden age hangs in the balance, and his son Amenophis IV is on the verge of seizing the throne, marking the beginning of a new era in ancient Egyptian history.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Warrior Pharaohs

1. The Warrior Pharaohs

Aired: Nov 4, 2001

Egyptian control barely hangs on in Thebes, while the rest of the country fal...

Episode 2 Pharaohs of the Sun

2. Pharaohs of the Sun

Aired: Nov 11, 2001

As Amenhotep III's reign comes to a close, Egypt's golden age hangs in the ba...

Episode 3 The Last Great Pharaoh

3. The Last Great Pharaoh

Aired: Nov 18, 2001

Ancient Egypt, under the reign of Amenhotep III, flourishes as a hub of cultu...

Main Cast

Keith DavidNarrator (voice)

Appearances

Creators

James HawesDirector

Richard Bradley

Richard BradleyDirector

Justin Pollard

Justin PollardWriter

Info about Empires: Egypt's Golden Empire

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Documentary, History, Biography