
Kings Become Gods
Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods.
In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods.
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Kings Become Gods
Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods.
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