Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank (2005)
Dan Cruickshank, long-time enthusiast of Ancient Egypt and its civilisation, travels the length of the country exploring some of the extraordinary stories that have emerged from the land of the Pharaohs. On his journeys, he uncovers the dramatic spectacle, the characters, the intrigues the superstitions and the mysteries that lie at the heart of this remarkable ancient culture which flourished for more than 3,000 years. Dan's journeys take him to many of the great sites of Egypt - from the ancient capital of Alexandria in the north, to the island temple of Philae in the south. On the way, he explores the stunning temples of Karnak, Luxor and Dendera and the mysterious Theban necropolis on the west bank of the Nile. He visits the Valley of the Kings, the striking mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahri, and Ramesses II's spectacular temple, known as the Ramesseum. He also unravels the secrets of the wall reliefs at Medinet Habu, the temple created for Ramesses III. In Middle Egypt, Dan's quest takes him to the desolate windswept ruins of El Armana, the site of the city created by the heretic Pharaoh, Akhenaten.
Recent Episodes
Episode | Name | Airdate |
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S01E06 | The Death of Ancient Egypt | déc. 4, 2005 |
S01E05 | Pharaoh's Wives | nov. 27, 2005 |
S01E04 | Building for Eternity | nov. 20, 2005 |
S01E03 | The Rebel Pharaoh | nov. 13, 2005 |
S01E02 | The Pharaoh Hunter | nov. 6, 2005 |
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