Name: Ramses The Great: King of Ancient Egypt
Released: 2024-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Afif Ben Badra, Adel Bencherif, Sophia Yamna

Ramses The Great: King of Ancient Egypt

TV Show · History · Documentary

From commoners to kings - an ancient legacy exposed. On this series, one of humankind’s most enduring myths is exposed and reveals Ramesses’ darkest secrets and lies along the way.

2024 · 41m

Starring Afif Ben Badra, Adel Bencherif, Sophia Yamna

Director Sigrid Clement, Samuel Collardey

EPISODE 1

Birth of a Dinasty

In 1323 BC, Egypt was still in the chaos left by Akhenaten's attempted religious revolution when his son, the young king Tutankhamun, died without issue.

41m
EPISODE 2

Royal Childhood

Upon Horemheb's demise, Paramessou ascended to the throne under the name of Ramsses I. However, just 17 months after being crowned, his son, Seti, succeeded him as the new pharaoh, named Seti I.

41m
EPISODE 3

A Great Reign Begins

Seti I died unexpectedly in 1279 BC. Despite the brevity of his 10-year reign, it proved brilliant. But his death marked the beginning of a monumental reign: that of Ramesses II.

41m