Episodes (4)
Oct 09, 2011
The history of Egypt is one of unparalleled success. But how was the Kingdom of Egypt united in the first place? Through both war and peace, it was the mysterious King Narmer who laid the foundations for the continuing rule of the Pharaohs - a success story lasting more than 3000 years.
Oct 09, 2011
For centuries the Pharaohs managed to shield Egypt from the outside world. But in the second millennia BC, foreign tribes began to infiltrate the north. From now on, foreign kings would regularly threaten the Nile Kingdom.
Oct 16, 2011
Egypt without is unimaginable without its gods. Over the course of centuries, the priests steadily gained in power. Until the year 1350 BC, when King Akhenaten comes to the throne. He breaks with the cult that has kept the country together for more than 1500 years.
Oct 16, 2011
From the days of the first Pharaoh's tombs to the end of their era, Egyptians were united by one burning desire: to extend their lives to all eternity. This is why they built the gigantic pyramids, the splendid temples and the magnificent tombs that have become the hallmark of their civilization.
About
Planet Egypt Season 1 (2011) is released on Oct 09, 2011. Watch Planet Egypt online - the English Documentary TV series from Germany. Planet Egypt is directed by Daniel Gerlach,Stephan Koester and created by Alexander Emmert with Tom Zahner and Kent Weeks.