Queens of Ancient Egypt on SBS -The queen who became a living goddess, only to die amid the ravages of plague.
The mother who faced murder and misery from her brother-husband as she fought for control of Egypt. The tragic daughter of Cleopatra, who became a monarch in her own right. Featuring new archaeological discoveries, Queens Of Ancient Egypt explores the lives of three of ancient Egypt’s most fascinating and charismatic female monarchs.
Series One, Episode One: Queen Tiye
Over 3000 years ago, the Egyptian Queen Tiye became a goddess on Earth. She also inspired a religious revolution that threw Egypt into turmoil. Tiye may have blazed a trail for the world’s leading religions – and the belief that there is only one true god.
Episode Two: The Other Cleopatra
Cleopatra II, namesake of the great Cleopatra VII, had an even more shocking reign. Hers is a dramatic tale of incest, murder, and mutilation. Cleopatra II wielded great power and would do anything to keep it. She saw her dynasty torn apart by hatred – but she also saved it from destruction.
Episode Three: Cleopatra’s Daughter
Cleopatra Selene, daughter of Cleopatra the Great and Mark Antony, saw her dynasty collapse amid her parents’ defeat and suicide. Taken to Rome as a prisoner, all looked lost for Selene. But she rose from the embers to marry the African King Juba II and became one of that continent’s greatest queens.
Queens Of Ancient Egypt – New Series Premiere – Triple Episode – Sunday, 25 June at 7.30pm on SBS and SBS on Demand (3 Parts)
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