The Egyptians and the Hyksos
00:00 - 04:14
4m 14s
Explores the contest and rivalry between the Egyptians in Upper Egypt and the occupying Hyksos, who had more advanced technology, in Lower Egypt.

Comments

Please sign in to write a comment.
Video Transcript

Related Clips

Recounts the discovery of artifacts related to Queen Nefertiti, who wielded considerable power alongside her husband, the Pharaoh Akhenaten. She is known also a beautiful queen, even attested in poems of her husband.
Covers the importance of Amun in Egyptian religious beliefs and some of the devotions undertaken for Amun.
Examines the role of women in Egyptian religion, especially "God's Wife of Amun," the highest priestess in the Egyptian religion and temple estate at Karnak.
The Japanese conduct a surprise aerial attack on Darwin harbor in Australia. Despite the Australian people's efforts to defend themselves, they suffer heavy losses, as Darwin is lightly defended.
Mead brings a radio to the Frank family and informs Anne of the events going on the world and what that means for the family.