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Welcome to the DW World History Series. This study focuses on 3,000 years of Egyptian history beginning with King Narmer and ending with the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 B.C.

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In the last episode we discussed an introduction to Ancient Egypt and reviewed the chronological timeline. In this episode we'll focus on the stages of Prehistory that involve the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic Ages. Here, we 'begin at the beginning'.

Go further into the story of Ancient Egypt by following this new production hosted by David Wainright. Here you will find the most advanced study on the most mysterious civilization in the world!

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In the last episode we discussed Prehistoric Egypt and ended with the small communities along the Nile unifying into two separate kingdoms. In this episode we'll discuss how Egypt became the first nation in history, reveal the first historical document in the world, and show how Egypt unified by following the first pharaohs.

Go further into the story of Ancient Egypt by following this new production hosted by David Wainright. Here you will find the most advanced study on the most mysterious civilization in the world!

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In the last episode we focused on the First Dynasty Pharaohs and revealed their burial practices. In this episode, we reveal the Second Dynasty, the vague rulers involved, and the details we have, as available through archaeological research.

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In the last episode, we discussed the first Pharaohs and ended with little known Dynasty II. Pharaoh Khasekhemwy, the last Pharaoh of the 2nd Dynasty, united Egypt once more and was succeeded by his son, Pharaoh Djoser. We focus on this king, how he constructed the first step pyramid in Ancient Egypt, and follow the rise of the Old Kingdom.

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In the last episode, we discussed the Third Dynasty and observed the advancements toward the pyramid complex. We begin this episode with Pharaoh Sneferu, the first king of the 4th Dynasty. He created three large pyramids which set the standard for true pyramid construction, making him one of Egypt's greatest rulers.

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In the last episode, we discussed King Sneferu and observed how he, through trial and error, constructed the first true pyramid. His son, Khufu, would take pyramid building to the extreme and construct the First of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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In the last episode, we focused on Khufu and the Great Pyramid. We left off at the brief reign of his son, Djedefre. He was succeeded by his half-brother Khafre, who would build the Second Pyramid of Giza. We also follow Pharaoh Menkaure, the Third Pyramid of Giza, and focus on the end of the 4th Dynasty.

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