What Were the Very First Ancient Egyptians Like?
This film goes in search of the origins of ancient Egyptian civilisation, following Professor Joann Fletcher as she traces its earliest building blocks. It explores how communities along the Nile changed over a few short centuries to create one of history's great cultures. It combines archaeology and expert insight with a strong sense of place. It is an engaging introduction to who the first Egyptians really were and what made them remarkable. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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