The History of Egypt Podcast11 Syys 2017

83: Amunhotep II & The Brat Pack

Amunhotep II (Part 5): How to Make Friends and Rule the Nile Valley. The pharaoh Amunhotep II has a reputation for cronyism: he put his childhood friends into positions of power, and removed trusted officials from office at a whim. Does he deserve this reputation? We go in search of an answer, exploring the lives of some noteworthy men who rose to prominence in this time... See photos of the tomb of Sennefer (TT96, aka "Tomb of the Vineyards" on Wikimedia Commons. Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show via Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast. Make a one-time donation via PayPal payments. Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com. Select Bibliography: Peter der Manuelian, Studies in the Reign of Amenophis II, 1987. M. Eaton-Krauss, “The Fate of Sennefer and Senetnay at Karnak and in the Valley of the Kings,” Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, 1999. JJ Shirley, “Crisis and Restructuring of the State: From the End of the Middle Kingdom to the Advent of the Ramesses,” in Ancient Egyptian Administration, 2013. JJ Shirley, The Culture of Officialdom: An examination of the acquisition of offices during the mid-18th Dynasty, PhD Thesis, 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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04b: Buried Pyramids

Ambitious failures. Following the reign of Netjerykhet Djoser, the next generation would attempt to surpass his monuments. King Sekhem-khet tried, but failed, to achieve this. In this episode, we fill...

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04: The Step Pyramid, Djoser, and Imhotep

As Egypt's "Third Dynasty" began, a new monument took shape. King Netjerykhet Djoser and his architect, Imhotep, created something unusual. The Step Pyramid rose on the western horizon, ushering in a ...

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Infinite Waters (The Ancient Egyptian Creation Myths)

Interlude: Atum Creates the Universe. The stories of how ancient Egypt (and the world) came into existence are beautiful. In this episode, we explore three Creation myths: the tale of Atum and the pri...

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03: Horus vs Seth

Warring gods, divided dynasties. Following the First Dynasty of rulers, the Egyptian royal family seems to divide. Shadowy records hint at civil conflicts, and archaeological information reveals clima...

14 Tammi 201341min

02: Horus Takes Flight

The First Dynasty. Egypt's earliest monarchs are a curious bunch. Powerful figures like Aha and Merneith left their mark on this period, with lavish tombs and extensive records. Egyptians led campaign...

7 Tammi 201340min

01: The Two Lands (Egypt's Unification)

Out of many... two. Five thousand years ago, a kingdom emerged on the banks of the Nile. The "Two Lands" of Southern and Northern Egypt slowly unified, and rulers like Narmer established their authori...

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A Quick Intro to Ancient Egyptian History (Channel Trailer)

What is ancient Egypt all about? Follow the show on: Patreon @ Egyptpodcast Spotify - The History of Egypt Podcast YouTube @historyegyptpodcast Apple Podcasts - The History of Egypt Podcast And ...

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