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The Great Egyptians (1998)

Biography · Documentary · Drama

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. Hosted by renown Egyptologist Dr. Bob Brier, this series unveils the true stories of their battles, loves, obsessions, preoccupations and deaths. Brier guides viewers on an enlightening quest for answers to the mysteries surrounding the legacies of the pharaohs. Spectacular footage and unique information make this series a perfect guide to the history of ancient Egypt.

IMDb rating
8.3 (59 votes)
Seasons
1
Language
EN
Type
Mini-series

Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (1998)

7.15 avg 6 episodes 7.9 → 6.4 46 min avg

Ep 1: 7.9 · 11 votesEp 2: 6.7 · 16 votesEp 3: 6.8 · 11 votesEp 4: 7.7 · 8 votesEp 5: 7.4 · 13 votesEp 6: 6.4 · 10 votes
Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1King of the Pyramids7.911
2The Real Cleopatra6.716
3The Mystery of Tutankhamen6.811
4The Queen Who Would Be King7.78
5The Rebel Pharaoh7.413
6Ramses the Great6.410