In this episode, we shift our scene to the land of the Pharaohs. While in the Near East different cities vied for dominance, in ancient Egypt the lands along the Nile are quickly united, allowing the world's most sophisticated ancient civilization to develop. Check out more at our WEBSITE. Become a PATRON to support the show and get over one-hundred hours of bonus content. Sources: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt The Good Kings A History of Ancient Egypt