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The Great Egyptians

1998Show1 season6 episodes

Documentary
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

This epic series explores the lives of some of Egypt's greatest rulers: Ramses the Great, pyramid pioneer King Sneferu, the most famous woman who ever lived, Cleopatra, the rebel heretic Akhenaten, the ill-fated Tutankhamen and feminist trailblazer Hatshepsut.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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The Great Egyptians episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 King of the Pyramids, 7.9
  2. S1 E2 The Real Cleopatra, 6.7
  3. S1 E3 The Mystery of Tutankhamen, 6.8
  4. S1 E4 The Queen Who Would Be King, 7.7
  5. S1 E5 The Rebel Pharaoh, 7.4
  6. S1 E6 Ramses the Great, 6.4

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

January 1, 1998 · January 1, 1998 · Ended

First aired
January 1, 1998
Last aired
January 1, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Great Egyptians worth watching?"

Questions about The Great Egyptians

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Great Egyptians worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.3).

Is The Great Egyptians okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Great Egyptians?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 1998.