The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: History, Mysteries and Secrets of the Most Powerful Dynasties
Caesar Aurelius
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Explore the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt, where pharaohs ruled with divine power and left behind an immortal legacy. This book takes you on a journey through the mysteries, achievements, and secrets of the most powerful dynasties.
🔹 The Rise of the Pharaohs – How Egypt's greatest rulers built an empire that lasted for millennia.
🔹 Lost Treasures and Legends – The myths of hidden tombs, ancient curses, and undiscovered riches.
🔹 The Great Pyramids – The monumental achievements that still stand as wonders of the world.
🔹 Daily Life in Ancient Egypt – From artisans and scribes to warriors and priests, uncover the real lives behind the myths.
🔹 The Fall of a Civilization – How Egypt's once-mighty empire declined, leaving behind an eternal legacy.
🔹 Secrets of the Afterlife – The Book of the Dead, mummification, and the quest for immortality.
A perfect read for history enthusiasts, archaeology lovers, and anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the past.
Duration - 9h 22m.
Author - Caesar Aurelius.
Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G.
Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Caesar Aurelius ©.
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Explore the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt, where pharaohs ruled with divine power and left behind an immortal legacy. This book takes you on a journey through the mysteries, achievements, and secrets of the most powerful dynasties. 🔹 The Rise of the Pharaohs – How Egypt's greatest rulers built an empire that lasted for millennia. 🔹 Lost Treasures and Legends – The myths of hidden tombs, ancient curses, and undiscovered riches. 🔹 The Great Pyramids – The monumental achievements that still stand as wonders of the world. 🔹 Daily Life in Ancient Egypt – From artisans and scribes to warriors and priests, uncover the real lives behind the myths. 🔹 The Fall of a Civilization – How Egypt's once-mighty empire declined, leaving behind an eternal legacy. 🔹 Secrets of the Afterlife – The Book of the Dead, mummification, and the quest for immortality. A perfect read for history enthusiasts, archaeology lovers, and anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the past. Duration - 9h 22m. Author - Caesar Aurelius. Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Caesar Aurelius ©.
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PREFACE
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1.THE DAWN OF EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION
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The peoples of the Nile: the origins of Egyptian civilization
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From southern to northern Egypt: the path to unification
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Narmer: the first ruler of unified Egypt
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The symbolism of unification: the Double Crown and the Sema Tawy
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The founding of Memphis: capital of the unified kingdom
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Narmer's legacy: from founder to myth
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2.PHARAOH, GOD ON EARTH
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The concept of Ma'at: cosmic order and divine justice
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The divine nature of the pharaoh: embodiment of Horus and son of Ra
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Coronation rites: from ceremony to divine investitures
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Pharaoh's absolute power: government, law and administration
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The pharaoh as mediator with the gods: rituals and temple building
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Life beyond death: pharaoh and immortality in the afterlife
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3.THE FIRST DYNASTY
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From legend to history: the successors of Narmer
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The challenges of consolidation: maintaining unification
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The emergence of pharaonic institutions: bureaucracy and social hierarchy
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The protection of borders: wars and conquests in the early kingdoms
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Religion as a political tool: the importance of local cults
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The transition to the Second Kingdom: the dynasty and its legacy
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4.BUILDING ETERNITY
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From mastaba architecture to the first pyramids
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The stepped pyramid of Djoser: the first funerary colossus
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Imhotep: the divine architect and the father of Egyptian engineering
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The cult of immortality and the pyramid as a symbol of divine ascension
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Construction techniques: engineering and manpower
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The legacy of the early pyramids: evolution and influence on successors
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5.THE ANCIENT KINGDOM
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The rise of the Third Dynasty and the reform of Egypt
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Djoser and the architectural innovation of the step pyramid
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Snefru: the builder pharaoh and his three pyramids
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The technological revolution in pyramid construction
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Economic prosperity and consolidation of power
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The cult of Ra and the rise of Heliopolis as a religious center
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6.THE GOLDEN AGE OF CHEOPS, CHEPHREN AND MYCERINUS
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Cheops and the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza
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Chephren: the Sphinx and his pyramid
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Mycerinus: the last great builder of Giza
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The role of the pyramids as symbols of power and religion
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The workers cities: organization and daily life in Giza
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The legacy of the pyramids of Giza: from past to present
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7.THE FALL OF THE ANCIENT KINGDOM AND THE EARLY INTERMEDIATE PERIOD
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The causes of the decline: economic crisis and drought
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The collapse of central authority: from nomarchs to local kings
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The end of the great monumental constructions
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The First Intermediate Period: dynastic struggles and civil wars
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Cultural and religious transformations during the crisis period
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Early aspirations for revival: the rise of Thebes
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8.THE MIDDLE KINGDOM
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The rise of Montuhotep II and the reunification of Egypt
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Political and economic reconstruction under the Middle Kingdom
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Military campaigns and border defense
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The artistic and cultural renaissance: literature and art in the Middle Kingdom
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Religion in the Middle Kingdom: the cult of Osiris
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Social reforms and the importance of the people
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9.THE WORSHIP OF GODS AND RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE
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The Egyptian pantheon: gods and symbolism in the reign of the pharaohs
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Pharaoh as mediator between men and the gods
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Egyptian temples: places of worship and centers of power
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Religious ceremonies: daily rituals and sacred festivals
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The power of the priests: allies or rivals of the pharaohs?
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Religion and the afterlife: the journey of the soul and the judgment of Osiris
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10.THE SECOND DARK AGE
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The fragmentation of Egypt: the collapse of central authority
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The invasion of the Hyksos: new foreign rulers in power
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Life under Hyksos rule: innovations and conflicts
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Southern resistance: the rise of Thebes as an opposition stronghold
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The wars of liberation: Kamose and the first clashes against the Hyksos
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The last days of the Hyksos: the rise of Ahmose
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11.THE RISE OF THE NEW KINGDOM
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The conquest of Avaris: the final victory of Ahmose
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The restoration of authority: political and military reforms
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Empire building: expansion into Nubia and the Levant
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Cultural renaissance: art, architecture and religion in the New Kingdom
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Ahmose and the founding of the 18th Dynasty: the beginning of a new era
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The legacy of Ahmose: the pharaoh who saved Egypt
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12.HATSHEPSUT
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Ascent to the throne: a woman pharaoh against all tradition
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Hatshepsut's peaceful reign: trade and diplomacy
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The Temple of Deir el-Bahari: a masterpiece of Egyptian architecture
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The personal cult of Hatshepsut: deification in life
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The building work: temples, monuments and internal stabilization
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The shadow of Thutmose III: the attempt to erase Hatshepsut from history
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13.THUTMOSE III AND THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE
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Ascension to the throne: from regent to pharaoh
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Military campaigns in Asia: the Battle of Megiddo
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The creation of an empire: expansion as far as the Euphrates
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The organization of the provinces: administration and tribute
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International diplomacy: alliances and royal marriages
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Thutmose III's imperial legacy: the warrior pharaoh
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14.AKHENATEN AND THE RELIGIOUS REVOLUTION
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The rise of Amenhotep IV: the early stages of an ordinary reign
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The radical turning point: the proclamation of the cult of Aton
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The founding of Akhetaten: the new capital of a revolutionary cult
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The political and social crisis during Akhenaten's reign
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The end of Akhenaten: the legacy of the heretical pharaoh
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The enigma of Amarna: excavations and archaeological discoveries
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15.TUTANKHAMUN
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Restoration after Akhenaten: the rise of Tutankhamun
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A short but significant reign: major political actions
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The mystery of Tutankhamun's death: hypotheses and theories
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The discovery of the tomb: Howard Carter's incredible find
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Tutankhamun's treasure: art and culture in ancient Egypt
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Pharaoh's curse: myth or reality?
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16.SETI I AND THE RESTORATION OF POWER
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The rise of Seti I: heir to a kingdom in transition
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The return to tradition: restoration of cults and temples
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The military campaigns: the reconquest of Syria and Canaan
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The construction of the great temple at Abydos: a monument to glory
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The stabilization of the administration: the strengthening of central power
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The legacy of Seti I: a reign of restoration and preparation
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17.RAMSES II
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The rise of Ramses II: a young man destined for greatness
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The Battle of Qadesh: the challenge to the Hittites and the propaganda war
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Peace with the Hittites: the first international treaty in history
Duration:00:03:54
Ramses II's work as a builder: unparalleled temples and monuments
Duration:00:04:25
Ramses II's private life: family, children and royal consorts
Duration:00:03:20
The legacy of Rameses the Great: myth and legend
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18.RAMSES III
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The rise of Ramses III: the last great pharaoh of the New Kingdom
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The threat of the Sea Peoples: an implacable enemy
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The Battle of the Delta: the victory that saved Egypt
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The consequences of the war: economic crisis and internal unrest
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Palace conspiracies: the attempt on the life of Ramses III
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The decline after Ramses III: the beginning of the end of the New Kingdom
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19.THE END OF THE PHARAONIC ERA
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The collapse of the New Kingdom: political weakness and fragmentation
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The division of power: the rule of Amun's high priests in Thebes
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The Libyan invasion: the dynasty of the Libyan pharaohs
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Political chaos: civil wars and dynastic disputes
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Religious and cultural change: the transformation of Egypt
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External weakness: the loss of international power
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20.LIBYAN AND NUBIAN DYNASTIES
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The Libyan dynasty: Sheshonq and the ascension to the Egyptian throne
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Nubia and Egypt: the mutual influence between the two kingdoms
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Piankhi: the Nubian pharaoh who conquered the north
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Taharqa's reign: the Nubian pharaoh and the confrontation with the Assyrians
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Art and culture under the Libyan and Nubian dynasties
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The end of foreign dynasties: the arrival of the Persians
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21.THE RULE OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT AND THE TOLOMEANS
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The conquest of Alexander the Great: the arrival of a new empire
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The founding of Alexandria: a bridge between two worlds
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Ptolemy I: Alexander's general and the beginning of the dynasty
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The reign of the Ptolemies: cultural syncretism and religion
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The imperial ambitions of the Ptolemies: expansion and international conflicts
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Decline and crisis: from greatness to dependence on Rome
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22.CLEOPATRA
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The rise of Cleopatra: a cunning and ambitious ruler
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The alliance with Julius Caesar: love and politics in Rome
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Cleopatra and Mark Antony: a fatal love affair
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The war against Rome: the battle of Actium and the fall of Cleopatra
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Cleopatra's suicide: the demise of Pharaonic Egypt
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Cleopatra's legacy: myth and legend through the centuries
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23.DAILY LIFE IN THE REIGN OF THE PHARAOHS
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The work of the fields: agriculture and the Nile cycle
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Handicrafts and trade: from workshops to international routes
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The family and domestic life: the role of women and children
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Art and cultural expression: from tombs to temples
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Science and medicine: knowledge and practices of the ancient Egyptians
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Religion in daily life: the relationship with the gods
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24.THE ALLURE OF THE FUNERARY CULT AND THE AFTERLIFE
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The conception of the afterlife in ancient Egypt: a spiritual journey
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The Book of the Dead: a soul's guide to immortality
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Mummification: preparing the body for eternity
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Tombs and pyramids: eternal dwellings of pharaohs and nobles
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The judgment of Osiris: weighing the heart for eternity
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Funeral cults and the importance of remembering the dead
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25.PUZZLES AND MYSTERIES OF ANCIENT EGYPT
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The construction of the pyramids: technique or mystery?
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The Sphinx of Giza: origin and function of a silent colossus
Duration:00:02:56
The curse of the pharaohs: myth or reality?
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Hidden secrets in the Valley of the Kings: lost tombs and unexplored treasures
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Hieroglyphs and their decipherment: from mystery to understanding
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Lost treasures: in search of the hidden riches of the pharaohs
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26.THE LEGACY OF THE PHARAOHS IN MODERN HISTORY
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The rediscovery of ancient Egypt: from the first expeditions to the great archaeological discoveries
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The influence of ancient Egypt on modern art and architecture
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Egyptomania: the fascination of ancient Egypt in popular culture
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The role of pharaohs in the politics and modern identity of Egypt
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Museums and the preservation of Egyptian heritage: a global battle
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The future of Egyptian archaeology: new technologies and discoveries on the horizon
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POSTFATION
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