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The Pharaoh's family

In 1550 BC, Ahmose I expelled the Hyksos and reunited Egypt once again. It marked the beginning of the New Kingdom: an age of empire and glory, in which the pharaoh's power transcended borders. Ahmose I integrated royal women, such as his wife Ahmose-Nefertari, into pharaonic and religious institutions. Hatshepsut came to power alongside her stepson, and her connection to the priesthood provided her with legitimacy. The royal artisan village at Deir el-Medina teems with workers, engineers, and scribes engaged in the construction of pharaonic tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Their lives reflect the everyday experience of ordinary people. However, as the power of the priesthood challenges the pharaoh, that struggle will shake Egyptian society to its foundations.

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  • Originally Aired September 1, 2024
  • Created August 7, 2025 by
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  • Modified August 7, 2025 by
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