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Hatshepsut

the queen who would be king
1998
When her son tried to ascend to her dead husband's throne, Queen Hatshepsut did the unthinkable and declared herself king.

Sneferu

king of the pyramids
1998
Sneferu, one of the lesser-known pharaohs, and his sons built the pyramids. Viewers join his as he presides over Egypt's artistic and architectural heyday.

Ramses the great

1998
View some of Ramses' legacies, including the massive figures at Abu Simbel and examine the key battle Ramses may have lost, including the one with Moses.

Akhenaten

the rebel pharaoh & the mystery of Tutankhamen
1998
Meet Akhenaten, who brought dramatic change to Egypt with his slogan, "Living in Truth," and compare his legacy with that of the boy king, Tutankhamen.
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