Legends of the Pharaohs | Episode 3: Amenhotep - The Great Builder

Amenhotep III had inherited a prosperous kingdom and turned it into an immensely powerful empire. Egypt reached the peak of its influence under his reign. From the Luxor Temple to the Colossi of Memnon, he constructed many remarkable monuments.

Blending cinematic storytelling with expert insight, this series opens a window into the lives, beliefs, and battles of the people who built one of the most iconic civilisations in human history. Legends of the Pharaohs brings the golden age of Ancient Egypt vividly to life.


Filmed on stunning historic locations and based on the latest archaeological research, the series immerses viewers in the dramatic true stories of Egypt’s most legendary rulers.Focusing on the mighty 18th Dynastym, the founding era of the New Kingdom, Legends of the Pharaohs reveals how visionary pharaohs like Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun reshaped the ancient world. From radical religious revolutions to ambitious construction projects and deadly court conspiracies, this was a period of extraordinary transformation that saw Egypt rise from turmoil to become an unstoppable imperial power. 

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