Ancient Egypt Part 1: The Old Kingdom (3000 – 2000 BCE)

One of the most famous civilizations in antiquity is that of Ancient Egypt. Everyone knows about pharaohs and pyramids, but there is so much to learn about the numerous dynasties that ruled this land, and how this society evolved over several millennia. The history of Ancient Egypt is broken down into the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom, so let's start off by examining the Old Kingdom.

Script by Peter Wyetzner

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[evilginger]

Wow I just got back from Egypt and loved looking back on all the history and culture, with the various influences from other Africans, the Greeks, and Arabia. Cool stuff

[cyberpunkchloe]

I'm loving this series so far!!
And I think I will like until the end.

[Shordy_DuWop]

Learning and enjoying these daily uploads Prof. Dave. Thx!

[KeMeT_roots]

I’ve been hoping you’d make an Ancient Egyptian video. Please follow it up with genetic studies please sir!

[AlbertaGeek]

Fun fact: ancient Egyptian maps oriented with the mouth of the Nile at the bottom. *This* is the origin of "upper" and "lower" Egypt, _not_ the slight elevation change.

[LitoMike]

my science teacher used one of your videos for class and out of all things i recognized you by the blue stickman

[TheSabian]

Someday Professor Dave is gonna debunk some Ancient aliens or similar stuff.

[ACRONIMEntertainment]

4:03 Hey I just want to let you know that’s an AI generated image. The oars are fused with one of the rowers’ arms.

[princewillomeoga]

@SlidesGPT, make a presentation from this video

[ChozsenbySarcasm]

@ProfessorDaveExplains I really appreciate your work.There’s a big debate about whether the Ancient Egyptians were Black Africans. I’ve seen strong arguments on both sides, and I’m curious if you have any solid information on this. I’m not asking to push identity politics or stir up controversy—I just genuinely want to know the truth. Understanding this history is personal for me because it’s could be tied to understanding who I am and where my people came from before the amnesia caused by the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade,

P.S I know we all come from Africa, but I’d love your guidance on this topic to help fill in the gaps.

[hurithinkbefore]

No writings in the Cheops. Instead 4 shafts, a big gallery, 2 chambers ...
And how did they build the pyramids? And the other stuff?

[alexanderlopez-dtty]

How can I study this material more in depth? And I mean, how can I study ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian history? Is there any specific major in college?

[elfootman]

Why are there 4 videos unavailable? from this playlist

[salvationude-natha]

What sect of Egyptians today look exactly like Egyptians of the Old kingdom? Before the invasions began?

[polanasim]

I am from Egypt. Jesus christ bless you ❤❤❤

[MMike]

8:38 the first recorded piece of sarcasm mayhaps?

[Oldwhiteguy]

Please make a video of silly Billy’s recent performance of his lies.

[brother_Khoraak]

The Epic of Gilgamesh kinda floats my boat.

[Jay-xwll]

Its not as exciting as Aliens building the pyramids though is it?

[SuperFace]

U is rong! Billi Carson tolded me dat alian builded pyrmids an day is for macin electissity. Bili is mad cleva an I is maked mor cleva cuz he teecheted mes