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culture and history #History and Archaeology

Legends of the Pharaohs | 02: Hatshepsuth, The Pharaoh Queen

Hatshepsut was born about 1500 years BCE, at the start of the 18th dynasty. Brought up at the centre of power, she could have been relegated to oblivion, as so many princesses were... However, she was one of Egypt’s greatest rulers.

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.

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