The Architecture of Power: Great Palaces of the Ancient World

Amarna: Palace of the First Sun King (1x3)

Air date: Sep 12, 2018

Pharaoh Amenhotep IV takes on a new name—Akhenaten—and shifts Egypt's capital to the fascinating city of Amarna. See how his worship of the sun disk defined an era built on temple crops, sacrifices, and complete subservience to the pharaoh. Also learn how relocating his seat of power helped Akhenaten wrestle authority away from religious leaders.