RISE OF THE BLACK PHARAOHS
DVD (widescreen)
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Tracing the history of the African Kushites who overthrew the ancient Egyptians and ruled for nearly 100 years, this revealing program dispels misconceptions about the mysterious "Black Pharaohs" and sheds light on the trappings and extent of their empire.
Written off by early archaeologists who refused to believe that dark-skinned Africans could have risen up and conquered Egypt, the Kush are instead shown to have been an advanced African society with powerful armies, vast reach, and spiritually-driven aspirations. The program follows archeologists Geoff Emberling and Tim Kendell as they uncover evidence about the Kush kings’ spiritual claim on the Egyptian throne, the true color of their skin, the details of their long and prosperous reign, and why Kush deserves to be recognized as one of the great civilizations of the ancient world.
| Copyright | 2014 |
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| Publisher | PBS |
| Grade | 7 and up |
| Color | Color |
| Run Time | 60 minutes |
| ISBN | 9781627891851 |