Bibliograph

Egypt's golden empire, a Lion Television production in association with PBS and Devillier Donegan Enterprises ; series produced and directed by Richard Bradley ; produced by Clara Byrne ; directed by James Hawes ; written by Justin Pollard, Part 3

Type

Label

Egypt's golden empire, a Lion Television production in association with PBS and Devillier Donegan Enterprises ; series produced and directed by Richard Bradley ; produced by Clara Byrne ; directed by James Hawes ; written by Justin Pollard, Part 3

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Age group: NR

Main title

Egypt's golden empire

Oclc number

214353854

Responsibility statement

a Lion Television production in association with PBS and Devillier Donegan Enterprises ; series produced and directed by Richard Bradley ; produced by Clara Byrne ; directed by James Hawes ; written by Justin Pollard

Runtime

Summary

This episode tells the story of Ramses the Great, who resurrected the Egyptian empire. His reign was the high point in the life of the New Kingdom but also was the precursor of its ruin and destruction. He embarked on the most ambitious building program the world had ever seen. His master craftsmen were responsible for the remarkable tomb-building in the Valley of the Kings and the most beautiful tomb, which was built for Ramses' chief wife, Nefetari. The world of Ramses II was the high point of Egyptian civilization. All pharaohs who came after him tried to recapture his greatness, none could. With Ramses XI, Egypt's Golden Empire was over. A mysterious warlike people, the Sea Peoples, began attacking Egypt's allies and colonies. At home, the people were starving. The craftsmen began to rob and desecrate the very tombs they had built. In a last desperate act, the bodies of 40 pharaohs were moved and placed in a secret

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

Last great pharaoh

Classification