Civilisations: Rise and Fall — Season 1, Episode 2: Egypt
Documentary • 59 min • 1 season, 4 episodes • ★ 4.8/10
Episode synopsis
The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs?
About Civilisations: Rise and Fall
Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history.