Ancient Egypt: Chronicles of an Empire
Women And Power
S1 E6:
Women in ancient Egypt held a special fascination, even for their contemporaries. They enjoy a form of equality unparalleled in the ancient world. For over 3000 years, women influenced the fate of Ancient Egypt. This episode tells their story. Women already played an important role in the pantheon of gods - like the goddesses Hathor and Isis, whose legacy reaches into Christianity. We also learn about famous women such as Nefertiti and Cleopatra.