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24. Alexandria and the Lost City of Tanis
June 18, 2021
Conclude your tour with a visit to Alexandria, the intellectual and cultural capital of the Hellenistic world. Reconstruct the great city of antiquity, highlighting its famous lighthouse, library, and magnificent Roman-era structures. Finally, tour the
23. The Temples at Philae and Abu Simbel
June 18, 2021
Travel the magnificent complex of the goddess Isis on the island of Philae. Visit the Temple of Isis, and learn about the rituals surrounding her cult. Continue to one of Egypt
22. The Ancient Egyptian Frontier: Aswan
June 18, 2021
In the area surrounding Aswan, discover ancient Egypt
21. Ptolemaic Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo
June 18, 2021
The Greek Ptolemies, foreign rulers of Egypt, built Egyptian temples to win the peoples
20. Theban Tombs: The Necropolis of Nobles
June 18, 2021
Study the cultural functions and symbolic meaning of the tombs of the Nobles
19. The Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut
June 18, 2021
See ancient Egypt
18. Valley of the Queens and Workmen
June 18, 2021
Take an in-depth look at the superlative tomb of Nefertari, beloved queen of Ramesses II. View the exquisite artwork that adorns the antechamber and burial chamber walls, known as the Sistine Chapel of ancient Egypt. From there, visit the workmen
17. Royal Tombs in the Valley of the Kings
June 18, 2021
As insight into the Egyptian conception of the afterlife, study the Amduat, which illustrates the sun god
16. Luxor Temple and the Opet Festival
June 18, 2021
Follow the events of the ancient Opet festival, the spectacular royal procession of bark shrines from Karnak to Luxor, that regenerated the pharaoh, the god Amun, and the cosmos itself. Visualize the temple rituals, whereby the pharaoh and Amun were mystically joined and recharged. Then explore the setting for the rites of divine kingship and view the sublime artworks in the Luxor Museum.
15. The Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak
June 18, 2021
The resplendent Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak stands as one of the world
14. The Temple of Hathor at Dendera
June 18, 2021
Learn about gods
13. Abydos: The Religious Center of Osiris
June 18, 2021
Abydos, the ancient center for the worship of Osiris, is your next stop. Learn about the importance of Osiris in Egyptian cosmology as you visit the vast site, highlighting the Commemorative Temple of Seti I, with its breathtaking painted reliefs and mysterious interior rooms; the dramatic Funerary Temple of Ramesses II; and the site of Um el Qu
12. Akhenaten
June 18, 2021
Look deeper into the history of Amarna, stopping first at the northern tombs, with their extraordinary wall decoration. Then visit the enigmatic Royal Tomb, with its numerous burial chambers. Walk Amarna
11. Power and Revolution: Beni Hasan and Amarna
June 18, 2021
Learn about the spiritual revolution of King Akhenaten, and the monuments that bear witness to it. Begin with a look back at an earlier necropolis that influenced Akhenaten, that of Beni Hasan, containing some of the most beautiful painted tombs in Egypt. Continue to the capital city of Amarna, the setting for Akhenaten
10. King Sneferu and the First True Pyramid
June 18, 2021
Learn how builders under the ambitious King Sneferu, through trial and error, constructed the first smooth-sided pyramids. At the pyramid complex of Meidum, view its masterpieces of decoration, and investigate the structural issues which led to the pyramid
9. Saqqara
June 18, 2021
Now visit what many consider to be the Old Kingdom
8. Old, New, and Late Saqqara
June 18, 2021
Delve further into the extraordinary treasures of Saqqara. First, explore the New Kingdom cemetery, containing mastaba tombs with unparalleled relief carvings. Then visit the Pyramid of King Teti and the spectacular tombs of his officials, Mereruka and Kagemni, with their exquisitely carved decoration. Finish with a visit to the Serapeum, the sacred burial ground of the Apis bulls.
7. The Capital at Memphis and the Saqqara Tombs
June 18, 2021
Here, encounter Memphis, ancient Egypt
6. The Step Pyramid: Djoser
June 18, 2021
King Djoser
5. The Great Sphinx and the Giza Plateau
June 18, 2021
Explore the pyramid complex of Khafre and its remarkable necropolis. Then study the legendary Sphinx and its symbolism, as well as the Sphinx Temple and the richly adorned tomb of Queen Meresankh. Conclude with the pyramid complex of Menkaure and its innovative architecture, and the recently discovered Lost City of the Pyramid Builders.
4. The Great Pyramid: The Last Ancient Wonder
June 18, 2021
Take the measure of Khufu, builder of the Great Pyramid, and marvel at the engineering and administrative feat of the pyramid
3. How to Build a Pyramid
June 18, 2021
Investigate the origins of the Egyptian pyramids and the symbolism of their architectural form. Delve into the complex methods of pyramid building, the pyramid
2. The Major Museums of Cairo
June 18, 2021
Using objects from Cairo
1. Exploring the Gift of the Nile
June 18, 2021
Grasp the Nile
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Where to Watch The Great Tours: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt
The Great Tours: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Great Tours: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.
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Premiere DateJune 18, 2021
