The First Pyramid Builder | Imhotep | Ancient Egypt Documentary

Imhotep was an intellectually gifted man who emerged as a prominent figure during the 27th century BC. He designed Egypt’s first pyramid and advanced several early fields of science. Imhotep's contributions to ancient Egyptian society were so significant that he was made a god!

Imhotep Biography
2700 BC - 2620 BC
The First Pyramid Builder
Ancient Egypt Documentary
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History Explained Videos
(Chronological Order)

Narmer | The First Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 3100 BC

Imhotep | The First Pyramid Builder
Ancient Egypt | 2650 BC

Sargon | The Greatest King of Akkad
Ancient Mesopotamia | 2300 BC

Sobekneferu | The First Female Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1800 BC

Hammurabi | The First Emperor of Babylon
Ancient Mesopotamia | 1750 BC

Hatshepsut | The Greatest Female Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1470 BC

Thutmose III | The Deadliest Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1450 BC

Amenhotep III | The Wealthiest Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1370 BC

Akhenaten | The Most Hated Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1350 BC

Nefertiti | The Most Hated Female Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1340 BC

Tutankhamun | The Most Inbred Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1330 BC

Ramses the Great | The Greatest Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1250 BC

Lycurgus | The Lawgiver of Sparta
Ancient Greece | 750 BC

Ashurbanipal | The Cruelest King of Assyria
Ancient Mesopotamia | 650 BC

Nebuchadnezzar | The Greatest King of Babylon
Ancient Mesopotamia | 600 BC

Draco | The Lawgiver of Athens
Ancient Greece | 600 BC

Cyrus the Great | The Greatest King of Persia
Achaemenid Empire | 550 BC

Cambyses II | The First Persian Pharaoh
Achaemenid Empire | 530 BC
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Foreign Language Subtitles

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Video Credits

Editor: Christopher Geman
Writer: Christopher Geman
Narrator: Christian H. Miles
Artist: Carlos Jaramillo
Music: "Desert Caravan" - Aaron Kenny

Carlos Jaramillo's ArtStation
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All images by Christopher Geman, found in the public domain, or used under fair use guidelines.
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History Explained Videos
(Chronological Order)

Narmer | The First Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 3100 BC
youtu.be/e_ByLv949-8

Imhotep | The First Pyramid Builder
Ancient Egypt | 2650 BC
youtu.be/gpL5TgIRukQ

Sargon | The Greatest King of Akkad
Ancient Mesopotamia | 2300 BC
youtu.be/kkSwK59CwF8

Sobekneferu | The First Female Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1800 BC
youtu.be/TaI3MawgKNE

Hammurabi | The First Emperor of Babylon
Ancient Mesopotamia | 1750 BC
youtu.be/jPn-Lxuilw4

Hatshepsut | The Greatest Female Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1470 BC
youtu.be/L_A8B_MdAdY

Thutmose III | The Deadliest Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1450 BC
youtu.be/-2XS3vmVGjU

Amenhotep III | The Wealthiest Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1370 BC
youtu.be/j5Oua9WNo8c

Akhenaten | The Most Hated Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1350 BC
youtu.be/Gdcu2g5uM7o

Nefertiti | The Most Hated Female Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1340 BC
youtu.be/bLWD3bVhSbM

Tutankhamun | The Most Inbred Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1330 BC

Ramses the Great | The Greatest Pharaoh
Ancient Egypt | 1250 BC
youtu.be/TeESSvut5xA

Lycurgus | The Lawgiver of Sparta
Ancient Greece | 750 BC
youtu.be/zfC1ZnTKOJU

Ashurbanipal | The Cruelest King of Assyria
Ancient Mesopotamia | 650 BC
youtu.be/LOCm2G0R4PY

Nebuchadnezzar | The Greatest King of Babylon
Ancient Mesopotamia | 600 BC
youtu.be/WX4sTXOKRcY

Draco | The Lawgiver of Athens
Ancient Greece | 600 BC

Cyrus the Great | The Greatest King of Persia
Achaemenid Empire | 550 BC
youtu.be/CMc1rF8u4ro

Cambyses II | The First Persian Pharaoh
Achaemenid Empire | 530 BC
youtu.be/pXOjOcTqU5w

[eca]

In Egypt, we have an architectural school named after Imhotep. He is remembered fondly

[terryhughes]

Imhotep was fascinating. He came from 'commoner' background yet exceeded all expectations.

[julez]

I'm a massive geek when it comes to ancient Egypt and still learned something new here, I absolutely love your videos, thank you!

[juddorenvandiirn]

I took an Egyptian History class in college last semester, and I did not gain nearly as much information on this monument of a figurehead. I had no idea how immensely advanced this man was for his time. Truly brilliant content.


Since this channel is so new, I'd like to offer some advice! Personally, I'd like to see a LOT more emphasis on dates and time periods and general trends of the nation/region in context to the topic. Understanding the dynamics of the region while Imhotep practiced on his architectural methods could give great insight as to why/how he was able to afford the luxury of focusing on architecture rather than, say, warfare equipment/defenses.

Also, while I understand these videos are supposed to be short and give a concise, general snapshot of a time in history, I do feel you missed a few things such as the religious importance of the pyramidal shape. I am not an Egyptologist or by any means near that field of study, but I feel that it is an important aspect as to why he decided to stack the mastabas, but that's more specific to this video itself.


Another point, which I believe is nearly irrelevant but, since the channel is so new... is that I, personally, believe the transition between topics and events is a little *too* smooth. Emphasizing an important event, such as the creation of the pyramid or Imhotep's acquirement of his greatest title could be better conveyed with more of a pause.


I am not a content creator or a film critic(?), but these are just some points I figured could help. I like this channel and the purpose behind it very much! I've subscribed and dinged the bell, and I look forward to more content from you!


PS. I really would like to see more emphasis on dates, though, however personal that request is, haha!

[AltarofMetal]

The Egyptian people have so much to be proud of, it's amazing to look and learn of their legacy so much. Thanks for making such an amazing video.

[ziadadel]

I'm From Egypt
I love your videos 😍😍
and thanks for your love to Egypt ♥️♥️🇪🇬❤️❤️

[lidular]

It is a shame that most people only know his name from the mummy.

[mohabsoliman]

this man is very underrated, I just imagine how hard it's to study engineering, math and physics in hygrolyph language .
and after that you get so well in medicene that you yourself become the god of medicine .
such an awesome fellow.

[masmustacheo]

What Imhotep should be remembered for: *Designed Egypt's first pyramid, advanced several fields of science, was a scribe, a priest, a stonemason, a physician, a chief vizier, an astronomer, an architect, got deified, and is among the ancient world's greatest intellectuals*
What we actually remember Imhotep for: *A priest who had the hots for the Pharaoh's daughter/mistress and came back as an evil magical mummy*

[EndymionClashofClans]

Very nice second video! Can't wait to see more content from you!

[DBeats]

Again man I just want to tell you how awesome your vids are!

[Caddiar]

This channel is a gem in an ocean of pseudo historical channels, filled with belives and convictions pulled ot of a finger. Like believes about aliens helping Egyptians, Egyptians having advanced technology (impossible for the state of their actual knowledge and time) or they are commonly presenting (almost like a fact) overcomplicated explanations for anything, that isn't completly resolved for the recent state of arheological knowledge. Those people are so annoyingly ignorant, about the whole Egyptian subject, that they can't comprehand the fact, that the simplest explanations for almost every topic are mostly right. And that makes Egyptians even more amazing. People living in modern times, with rocket technology, etc., can't belive that ancient people could make such amazing monuments with simple technology (and with a hell lot of man labor and suffering as well) in the simplest way they could. It goes so beyond their imagination, that they try explain things with Aliens and such BS.

Keep it up, You're doing a great job! Subscribe and like!

[djehuti]

I really appreciate how you depict ancient egyptians perfectly, not too white and not too black

[nicholusbaker]

You're videos are all I have been listening to in my truck when I'm driving around. Thank you for all your hard work!

[moali]

*Imotep decides to design pyramids*
People in the 21C: "Must be Aliens"
Imotep: Am I a joke to you?

[valerievendetta]

Very interesting! Nice to hear from you again!

[joeyfitz]

What a great video! Direct and to the point. No fluff or hype. Thank you!

[LoganF.Queens]

Great video with a lot of compact information!

[k.t.]

Gonna go far. Can’t wait to see you grow! Best wishes