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This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a light on the personal stories of individuals who took part in the construction

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 1 - Egypt's First Pyramid
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Egypt's First Pyramid

    S1:E1

    Ancient Egypt, 4700 years ago. Revolution is brewing - and the most ambitious building project on the planet sets off a chain of transformative events

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 2 - Curse Of The Pyramids
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Curse Of The Pyramids

    S1:E2

    Witness the evolution of pyramid building--and Egypt itself--as we examine Pharaoh Snefru and his three massive monuments.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 3 - The Tyrant King
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #3 - The Tyrant King

    S1:E3

    Discover the story of the pharaoh, the rituals, and the workforce behind the ancient wonder, the Great Pyramid of Giza.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 4 - Mystery of the great pyramid
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Mystery of the great pyramid

    S1:E4

    At Giza, the notorious pharaoh, Khufu – the son of Snefru and Queen Heterpheres I - is running out of time to complete his great pyramid. Recently unearthed ancient diaries of one of the stone workers reveal exactly how this magnificent edifice was completed and what happened when Khufu died, four-and-a-half thousand years ago.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 5 - Secrets of the sphinx
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Secrets of the sphinx

    S1:E5

    In ancient Egypt the legendary pharaoh Khufu is now dead. Who will succeed the builder of the greatest pyramid in history? Now Egyptologists think that investigating the turmoil of the succession could solve one of ancient history’s most enduring mysteries: the riddle of the Sphinx. This is a story of lies, betrayals and history’s most enigmatic statue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 6 - Downfall of a dynasty
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Downfall of a dynasty

    S1:E6

    A series of legendary pharaohs have built the most iconic monuments in history. Generations of builders have toiled on these giant pyramids, transforming the country and uniting its people in the hope of guaranteeing eternal life for their pharaoh. But cracks in the country’s unity are beginning to show. Religious transformation, climate change, and a weak pharaoh bring the age of the pyramid builders to an abrupt end.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 1 - Birth of the Tutankhamun Dynasty
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Birth of the Tutankhamun Dynasty

    S2:E1

    Bringing Egypt's true stories from the age of the Pharaohs to life, capture the energy behind the moment that was the birth of Tutankhamun.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 2 - Hatshepsut, the Pharaoh Queen
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    #8 - Hatshepsut, the Pharaoh Queen

    S2:E2

    Only the third woman to become Pharaoh in the 3,000-year history of Ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut catapulted to power 14 centuries before Cleopatra.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 3 - Amenhotep III, the Great Builder
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Amenhotep III, the Great Builder

    S2:E3

    In a time of comparative peace, this ruler of Ancient Egypt dedicated his time to diplomacy and extensive building in Egypt and Nubia.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 4 - Akenaton, the Enigma
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Akenaton, the Enigma

    S2:E4

    Despite the short-lived nature of Akenaton's religious reform, his artistic legacy influenced the work of future craftsmen.

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  11. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 5 - Nefertiti, the Beauty Becomes Queen
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Nefertiti, the Beauty Becomes Queen

    S2:E5

    Wife to King Akhenaton, Nefertiti's portrait bust - now located in Berlin - is one of the most well-known ancient sculptures in existence.

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  12. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 6 - Tutankhamun, the Pharaoh with the Fabulous Treasure
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    #12 - Tutankhamun, the Pharaoh with the Fabulous Treasure

    S2:E6

    The discovery of Tutankhamun's largely intact tomb in 1922 was arguably more significant than his short reign as Pharaoh.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Egypt's First Pyramid" is the best rated episode of "Legends of the Pharaohs". It scored 8.1/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/22/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Curse Of The Pyramids".