Chaos

Joann explores how the Pyramid Age ended in catastrophe. In one of Saqqara's last pyramid complexes, Joann uncovers evidence of famine as the young Egyptian state suffered a worsening climate and political upheaval. With depleted coffers, Egypt was plunged into the dark ages and civil war. With the land fractured into many small states, Joann tells the story of small-town leaders rising through the ranks. In a little known tomb in Thebes, Joann uncovers stories of warriors who fought in the bloody battle which eventually would mark the reunification of Egypt. This burial represents the world's first recorded war cemetery and the rise of Thebes. The country was reborn, resuming grand building projects for Egypt's mighty kings and bejewelled queens. Joann reveals how settlers known as the Hyksos tried to infiltrate the government and take the throne. But their rule was short-lived as they were ousted by southern rulers who laid the groundwork for Egypt's largest empire.

В одной из пирамид Джоанн находит доказательства того, что в Египте был сильный голод в результате ухудшения климата.

Se hur det enorma självförtroendet under pyramidernas tidsålder föll sönder, och ledde Egypten in i en mörkare tid. Hur såg livet ut i det forntida Egypten? Och hur levde dess medborgare? Det här är historien om en av de mäktigare civilisationer världen har skådat. 5000 år av historia, som har format mycket av världen som den ser ut idag.