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Explore the history of the Ancient Egyptians and how their culture had a lasting effect on those who live there today. Dive into the importance of the great Nile River, their unique view on death, the desert that defines the area, and the legacy that has been left behind. This cradle of humanity seems to be a never-ending wealth of insight to our past.
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Episode 1
Thu, Apr 30, 202052 mins
Herodotus' famous quote, "Egypt is a gift from the Nile" is still relevant today. Now, the majority of Egyptians live on the banks of the great river. They fish and channel the river water to irrigate their fields. This first episode introduces to the people who live on the riverbank, from Rosetta, where it flows into the Mediterranean, to Abu Simbel.




