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Rise of the Black Pharaohs

(2014)

Overview

Around 800 BC, Kush, a little-known subject state of Egypt, rose up and conquered the Egyptians, enthroned its own Pharaohs, and ruled over the empire of King Tut for nearly 100 years. This unlikely chapter of history has been buried by the Egyptians and belittled by early archaeologists, who refused to believe that dark skinned Africans could have risen so high. But now, in the heart of Sudan, archeologists Geoff Emberling and Tim Kendall are bringing the truth about the Black Pharaohs to life.

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Original TitleRise of the Black Pharaohs

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2014-10-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 50m

Production CompaniesNational Geographic

Genres

  • Documentary