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Legends of the Pharaohs

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About Legends of the Pharaohs

Legends of the Pharaohs is a documentary TV series that premiered on Smithsonian Channel on February 22, 2021. It has 2 seasons and 12 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 6 "Tutankhamun, the Pharaoh with the Fabulous Treasure", aired on December 6, 2022.

This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a light on the personal stories of individuals who took part in the construction of the pyramids and the Great Sphinx.

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Episodes

12 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2021 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

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    6. Downfall of a dynasty

    Finale

    A series of legendary pharaohs have built the most iconic monuments in history. Generations of builders have toiled on these giant pyramids, transforming the country and uniting its people in the hope of guaranteeing eternal life for their pharaoh. But cracks in the country’s unity are beginning to show. Religious transformation, climate change, and a weak pharaoh bring the age of the pyramid builders to an abrupt end.

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    5. Secrets of the sphinx

    In ancient Egypt the legendary pharaoh Khufu is now dead. Who will succeed the builder of the greatest pyramid in history? Now Egyptologists think that investigating the turmoil of the succession could solve one of ancient history’s most enduring mysteries: the riddle of the Sphinx. This is a story of lies, betrayals and history’s most enigmatic statue.

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    4. Mystery of the great pyramid

    At Giza, the notorious pharaoh, Khufu – the son of Snefru and Queen Heterpheres I - is running out of time to complete his great pyramid. Recently unearthed ancient diaries of one of the stone workers reveal exactly how this magnificent edifice was completed and what happened when Khufu died, four-and-a-half thousand years ago.

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    3. The Tyrant King

    Discover the story of the pharaoh, the rituals, and the workforce behind the ancient wonder, the Great Pyramid of Giza.

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    2. Curse Of The Pyramids

    Witness the evolution of pyramid building--and Egypt itself--as we examine Pharaoh Snefru and his three massive monuments.

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    1. Egypt's First Pyramid

    Ancient Egypt, 4700 years ago. Revolution is brewing - and the most ambitious building project on the planet sets off a chain of transformative events

Season 2

2022 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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    6. Tutankhamun, the Pharaoh with the Fabulous Treasure

    The discovery of Tutankhamun's largely intact tomb in 1922 was arguably more significant than his short reign as Pharaoh.

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    5. Nefertiti, the Beauty Becomes Queen

    Wife to King Akhenaton, Nefertiti's portrait bust - now located in Berlin - is one of the most well-known ancient sculptures in existence.

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    4. Akenaton, the Enigma

    Despite the short-lived nature of Akenaton's religious reform, his artistic legacy influenced the work of future craftsmen.

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    3. Amenhotep III, the Great Builder

    In a time of comparative peace, this ruler of Ancient Egypt dedicated his time to diplomacy and extensive building in Egypt and Nubia.

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    2. Hatshepsut, the Pharaoh Queen

    Only the third woman to become Pharaoh in the 3,000-year history of Ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut catapulted to power 14 centuries before Cleopatra.

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    1. Birth of the Tutankhamun Dynasty

    Bringing Egypt's true stories from the age of the Pharaohs to life, capture the energy behind the moment that was the birth of Tutankhamun.

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The most recent episode of Legends of the Pharaohs, Season 2 Episode 6 "Tutankhamun, the Pharaoh with the Fabulous Treasure", aired on December 6, 2022.

How many seasons of Legends of the Pharaohs are there?

Legends of the Pharaohs has 2 seasons with 12 episodes in total.

When did Legends of the Pharaohs first air?

Legends of the Pharaohs first aired on Smithsonian Channel on February 22, 2021.

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