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The Best Episodes of Egypt's Golden Empire Season 1

Every episode of Egypt's Golden Empire Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Egypt's Golden Empire Season 1!

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This three-part special tells the story of the Egyptian empire from its beginning in 1560 B.C. to its collapse in 1080 B.C. Interviews with scholars and dramatic re-creations bring the story to life.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Egypt's Golden Empire Season 1 Episode 1 - The Warrior Pharaohs
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #1 - The Warrior Pharaohs

    S1:E1

    The Ahmose dynasty of pharaohs would rise to defeat Egypt's occupiers to the north and south. In the process they created a New Kingdom, one that would far surpass any previous Egyptian civilization. Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh, is one of the Ahmose rulers and the first recorded female ruler in history.

    Director:James Hawes
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Egypt's Golden Empire Season 1 Episode 2 - Pharaohs of the Sun
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Pharaohs of the Sun

    S1:E2

    Art, technology, and new ideas enhance the wealth of the new empire, and diplomacy and military conquest ensure a firm grip on power. However, sun-worshiping pharaohs such as the royal couple Akhenaten and Nefertiti, and the inexperienced boy-king Tutankhamen, take the empire into uncharted waters.

    Director:Richard Bradley
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Egypt's Golden Empire Season 1 Episode 3 - The Last Great Pharaoh
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #3 - The Last Great Pharaoh

    S1:E3

    Under the 67-year reign of Ramesses the Great, the Egyptian New Kingdom is at its greatest height. Resources flood into Egypt, a new capital is built, and The House of Life becomes the intellectual center for the empire. However, after Ramesses dies, the demise of the empire is at hand.

    Directors:Richard Bradley, Ciara Byrne, James Hawes
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Warrior Pharaohs" is the best rated episode of "Egypt's Golden Empire" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by James Hawes and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/4/2001. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Pharaohs of the Sun".