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NOVA S40E10 — Building Pharaoh's Chariot
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NOVA•Season 40•Episode 10

Building Pharaoh's Chariot

7.8/10 · 91 votesFeb 6, 201355 min

Ranked #3 of 20 in Season 40•+0.4 vs season avg

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3,600-year-old reliefs in Egyptian tombs and temples depict pharaohs and warriors proudly riding into battle on horse-drawn chariots. Some historians claim that the chariot launched a technological and strategic revolution, and was the secret weapon behind Egypt's greatest era of conquest known as the New

Directed byMartin O'Collins
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Episode Summary

"Building Pharaoh's Chariot" is episode 10 of NOVA season 40. It scored 7.8/10 from 91 votes, ranking #3 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Martin O'Collins, it aired on February 6, 2013.

Next: E11 · Earth From SpaceBest of Season 40