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The Best Episodes of Planet Egypt

Every episode of Planet Egypt ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Planet Egypt!

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For many decades, archaeological excavations and scientific expeditions throughout the entire region have been attempting to solve the mystery of what held the Empire by the Nile together for so long. The four-part series Planet

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Planet Egypt Season 1 Episode 3 - Temples of Power
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Temples of Power

    S1:E3

    Egypt without is unimaginable without its gods. Over the course of centuries, the priests steadily gained in power - until the year 1350 BC, when King Akhenaten comes to the throne. He breaks with the cult that has kept the country together for more than 1500 years. He sweeps away the power of the priesthood and their temples. It is the greatest cultural revolution in the history of Egypt. The old imperial God Amun is banned – a challenge to the religious tradition underpinning the Egyptian civilization. This episode depicts the dramatic rise and fall of Akhenaten and the central role religion played in the 3000-year success story of the Pharaohs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Planet Egypt Season 1 Episode 4 - Quest for Eternity
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Quest for Eternity

    S1:E4

    From the days of the first Pharaoh's tombs to the end of their era, Egyptians were united by one burning desire: to extend their lives to all eternity. This is why they built the gigantic pyramids, the splendid temples and the magnificent tombs that have become the hallmark of their civilization.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Planet Egypt Season 1 Episode 1 - Birth of the Empire
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #3 - Birth of the Empire

    S1:E1

    The history of Egypt is one of unparalleled success. But how was the Kingdom of Egypt united in the first place? To solve the mystery of how Egypt was born, we follow archaeologists as they examine the very beginning of the rule of the Pharaohs. It’s the time now known as “Dynasty Zero” – Egypt’s pre-dynastic period – a previously little known episode that sets Egypt on course for some of the greatest achievements in the history of mankind. The film discovers that, through both war and peace, it was the mysterious King Narmer who laid the foundations for the continuing rule of the Pharaohs – a success story lasting more than 3000 years.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Planet Egypt Season 1 Episode 2 - Pharaohs at War
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Pharaohs at War

    S1:E2

    For centuries the Pharaohs managed to shield Egypt from the outside world. But in the second millennia BC, foreign tribes began to infiltrate the north. From now on, foreign kings would regularly threaten the Nile Kingdom. How did the Egyptians go about defending themselves against their rivals? What were the military secrets behind the Egyptian success story? The film focuses on one of the most brilliant war leaders of Antiquity: Thutmose III. He employed new weapons technology and a standing army to expand the Empire. After defeating his neighbours, he shrewdly entered into alliances with them, thus securing Egypt’s borders for centuries to come.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Temples of Power" is the best rated episode of "Planet Egypt". It scored 7.2/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/22/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Quest for Eternity".