The Story of Egypt
This is the story of the world's greatest civilization. In a period that spanned over 5,000 years, Egypt profoundly shaped the course of human history. Its great Pharaohs left behind a legacy of gigantic pyramids and gold-laden tombs, and yet it's culture was shaped by myriad inventors, heroes, heroines, villains, artisans, scholars and explorers. We've only glimpsed the secrets of Ancient Egypt.
This is the story of the world's greatest civilization. In a period that spanned over 5,000 years, Egypt profoundly shaped the course of human history. Its great Pharaohs left behind a legacy of gigantic pyramids and gold-laden tombs, and yet it's culture was shaped by myriad inventors, heroes, heroines, villains, artisans, scholars and explorers. We've only glimpsed the secrets of Ancient Egypt.
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