Chaos
Joann Fletcher explains how ancient Egypt's story fits together. She explores how the Pyramid Age ended in catastrophe and Egypt was plunged into the dark ages and civil war.
In the second episode, Joann explores how the Pyramid Age ended in catastrophe. In one of Saqqara's last pyramid complexes, Joann uncovers evidence of famine as the young Egyptian state suffered a worsening climate and political upheaval. With depleted coffers, Egypt was plunged into the dark ages and civil war. With the land fractured into many small states, Joann tells the story of small-town leaders rising through the ranks.
In a little-known tomb in Thebes, Joann uncovers stories of warriors who fought in the bloody battle which eventually would mark the reunification of Egypt. This burial represents the world's first recorded war cemetery and the rise of Thebes. The country was reborn, resuming grand building projects for Egypt's mighty kings and bejewelled queens.
Joann reveals how settlers known as the Hyksos tried to infiltrate the government and take the throne. But their rule was short-lived as they were ousted by southern rulers who laid the groundwork for Egypt's largest empire.
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Catastrophe on the causeway
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The tomb of slain soldiers
Duration: 01:21
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Joann Fletcher |
Writer | Joann Fletcher |
Series Producer | Caterina Turroni |
Director | Ian A Hunt |
Producer | Ian A Hunt |
Director | Sophie Elwin Harris |
Producer | Sophie Elwin Harris |
Executive Producer | Gillian Mosely |
Executive Producer | Bill Locke |
Production Manager | Chrissie Barlow |
Production Coordinator | Katie King |
Assistant Producer | Georgina Stewart |
Researcher | Harpreet Gill |
Production Company | Lion Television |
Broadcasts
- Mon 11 Jan 2016 21:00
- Thu 14 Jan 2016 00:05麻豆社 Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Thu 14 Jan 2016 00:35麻豆社 Two Scotland
- Wed 27 Jan 2016 01:05麻豆社 Two except Scotland
- Tue 13 Mar 2018 20:00
- Thu 17 Jan 2019 00:00
- Thu 15 Aug 2019 23:00
- Mon 7 Nov 2022 20:00
- Tue 8 Nov 2022 02:30
- Wed 19 Jul 2023 21:00
- Thu 20 Jul 2023 01:30
麻豆社 News: Egypt Timeline
A chronology of key events in Egypt.