Legends of the Pharaohs | 01: Birth of the Tutankhamun Dynasty
Autumn 1922. Howard Carter had just discovered the tomb and stupendous treasure of Tutankhamun, a pharaoh forgotten by history for 3300 years - and the last descendant of a family that ruled Egypt for eight generations.
2025-06-21 19:00:00 - Egypt
Legends of the Pharaohs is a gripping docudrama series that brings the golden age of Ancient Egypt vividly to life. Filmed on stunning historic locations and based on the latest archaeological research, the series immerses viewers in the dramatic true stories of Egypt’s most legendary rulers.
Focusing on the mighty 18th Dynasty, the founding era of the New Kingdom, Legends of the Pharaohs reveals how visionary pharaohs like Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun reshaped the ancient world. From radical religious revolutions to ambitious construction projects and deadly court conspiracies, this was a period of extraordinary transformation that saw Egypt rise from turmoil to become an unstoppable imperial power.
Blending cinematic storytelling with expert insight, this series opens a window into the lives, beliefs, and battles of the people who built one of the most iconic civilisations in human history.