
18. Egypt - Fall of the Pharaohs
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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Chaos and Resistance in Ancient Egypt
This chapter examines the turbulent times following Pharaoh Merneptah's reign, marked by famine, drought, and political instability in Egypt around 1200 BC. It chronicles the rise of the Sea Peoples as a major threat and the pharaoh's strategic military preparations leading to a fierce confrontation. Despite their eventual victory, the chapter also highlights the ensuing economic decline and civil unrest that plagued Egyptian society in the wake of conflict.
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