The discovery of the bust of Nefertiti, in the early 20th century, is quite the comeback for a woman whose contemporaries swore to erase her from the history books. Was she really guilty of having brought about chaos in the kingdom?
Legends of the Pharaohs is a docudrama series that 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 Dynasty, 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.
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.