Black Pharaohs: Empire of Gold

Black Pharaohs: Empire of Gold

2018 "The story of the Nubian kingdom that overthrew the pharaohs and ruled Egypt for 75 years."
Black Pharaohs: Empire of Gold
Black Pharaohs: Empire of Gold

Black Pharaohs: Empire of Gold

8 | 1h0m | en | History

It's a land of pyramids, gold, and ancient treasure, but it's not Egypt. It's present-day Sudan, once home to the glorious kingdom of Kush. Now, archaeologists are using every means possible - from robots to rock climbers - in their search for clues about this long-neglected culture. Once the Kushites filled the pharaohs' coffers with gold and, for a time, they even ruled over all of Egypt, but only now is their real story beginning to emerge.

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8 | 1h0m | en | History , Documentary
Synopsis

It's a land of pyramids, gold, and ancient treasure, but it's not Egypt. It's present-day Sudan, once home to the glorious kingdom of Kush. Now, archaeologists are using every means possible - from robots to rock climbers - in their search for clues about this long-neglected culture. Once the Kushites filled the pharaohs' coffers with gold and, for a time, they even ruled over all of Egypt, but only now is their real story beginning to emerge.

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Cast

Kevin T. Collins

Director

James Barrat

Producted By

National Geographic ,