Planet Egypt

The history of Egypt is one of unparalleled success. But how was the Kingdom of Egypt united in the first place? Through both war and peace, it was the mysterious King Narmer who laid the foundations for the continuing rule of the Pharaohs - a success story lasting more than 3000 years.

For centuries the Pharaohs managed to shield Egypt from the outside world. But in the second millennia BC, foreign tribes began to infiltrate the north. From now on, foreign kings would regularly threaten the Nile Kingdom.

Egypt is unimaginable without its gods. Over the course of centuries, the priests steadily gained in power. That changed in the year 1350 BC, when King Akhenaten came to the throne. He broke with the cult that had kept the Kingdom together for more than 1500 years.

From the days of the first Pharaoh’s tombs to the end of their era, Egyptians were united by one burning desire: to extend their lives to all eternity. This is why they built the gigantic pyramids, the splendid temples and the magnificent tombs that have become the hallmark of their civilization.