Egypt's Dark Age: The Era That Nearly Destroyed Ancient Egypt | Immortal Egypt | Odyssey

Joann explores how the Pyramid Age ended in catastrophe. In one of Saqqara's last pyramid complexes, Joann uncovers evidence of famine as the young Egyptian state suffered a worsening climate and political upheaval.

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[jessigrizzard]

This may be weird but listening to her helps me go to sleep. I go back the next day and watch the video but history is my favorite and puts me at peace.

[cjamonwilliams]

Love her.. Looks like she is about to board the train at platform 9 3/4

[laurenjeangreenbean]

I wish she and Mary Beard would do a massive ancient life series, they both seem to care about what life was and how it felt, along with the grand ideas of culture/history, very dynamic historical viewpoints!

[hannahkay]

Every single documentary she does is awesome! Her excitement is contagious, and her knowledge of ancient Egypt is incredible. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕 Very well done!

[peterraymond]

Professor Joann Fletcher is one of the best presenters I've ever seen. I worked in television for many years so I understand what's needed to present a documentary. Her passion and knowledge is off the charts.

[Helpwood]

Professor Joann Fletcher is such a phenomenal communicator within and
for her field of study. Thank you Joann---brilliantly presented.

[a.t.c.]

Professor Fletcher makes me relive the excitement, the sense of wonder and the desire to know more and more about Ancient Egypt, which I felt first in 1972 when I read Otto Neubert's 'The Story of Tutankhamum'. It was the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of his tomb; next year it will the one hundredth anniversary.

Thank you.

[matthewryan]

I really enjoy her energy, very fun like Mary Beard. I'd ask this channel to include the original "air date" for these projects so viewers can dive deeper.

[clgraff]

Imagine being able to explore these ancient sites around 100 150 years ago when you could just walk right in on your own without anyone to stop you? It's hard to believe how advanced they really for 4000 years ago. I wonder how a person would become a artist or scribe.

[angelagreenlee]

Obsessed with Dr. Fletcher. Her knowledge is so expansive, her passion for Egypt is obvious and engaging. I keep rewatching her videos, never get tired of listening to her.

[ElleBlock]

pretty sure ive watched every single one of her videos. and currently rewatching just cause she's amazing. cheers joann

[LDGNOLA]

No weapon formed - we block all witchcraft attacks -return all darts to sender - in Jesus name ❣️

[xstalkrx]

The lady in all these Egyptian documentaries is an absolute star. Need more content with her please.

[phillipsmith]

It's really good to hear this really learned lady talk about Egypt without all the alien rubbish great video cheers from oZ .

[CheersClubMusic]

😕 ok so I don’t know why, but it baffles me how surly they speak about everything like they was actually there ..to say things like “this is definitely a tomb “ or “this was all carved out by hand “ is super irresponsible and taints our perspectives …
Maybe that’s just me tho …🤷🏾‍♂️

[carreyperea]

Joann, thank you for opening the program with the beautiful Egyptian room at the British Museum, my favorite place in London...I cried when I first walked in there, it is so overwhelming!!

[EagleShery]

The Hyksoss never developed the composite bow. The bow & arrow are a pure Egyptian invention, and so is the composite bow.

[wph]

Joann is a fantastic host. You can tell she really loves teaching about ancient Egypt. Doing shows like this probably doesn’t even seem like work to her. Very smart woman

[RobertMBGH]

The Assyrians invaded Kemet (Egypt) circa 673-663 BCE and following this brutal defeat the black Africans never regained control of their beloved country thus Egypt was ruled by foreigners from this point on and the current inhabitants who govern this area of Africa are the Arabic Republic who are of Asian origins. They have no historical ancestral relationship or bloodline in connection with the builders, writers, and the African cultural traditions and practices of ancient Kemet (Egypt).

[wizzardofpaws]

I so love watching Dr. Fletcher. But I don't understand how she can wear all black in such a hot environment.