Rise of the Black Pharaohs

Rise of the Black Pharaohs (2014)

Released Documentary · 50 min

 

Rise of the Black Pharaohs (2014)

Released Documentary · 50 min

 

Learn about the African Kushites who overthrew the ancient Egyptians.

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... see more

Learn about the African Kushites who overthrew the ancient Egyptians.

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... see more
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