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The Worst Episodes of Legends of the Pharaohs

Every episode of Legends of the Pharaohs ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Legends of the Pharaohs!

Worst episode
S1E4 Mystery of the great pyramid
7.719 votes
Best episode
S1E1 Egypt's First Pyramid
8.122 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.8avg
Binge time
9h 42m
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 4 - Mystery of the great pyramid
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    S1:E4

    At Giza, the notorious pharaoh, Khufu – the son of Snefru and Queen Heterpheres I - is running out of time to complete his great pyramid. Recently unearthed ancient diaries of one of the stone workers reveal exactly how this magnificent edifice was completed and what happened when Khufu died, four-and-a-half thousand years ago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 5 - Secrets of the sphinx
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    S1:E5

    In ancient Egypt the legendary pharaoh Khufu is now dead. Who will succeed the builder of the greatest pyramid in history? Now Egyptologists think that investigating the turmoil of the succession could solve one of ancient history’s most enduring mysteries: the riddle of the Sphinx. This is a story of lies, betrayals and history’s most enigmatic statue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 6 - Downfall of a dynasty
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    S1:E6

    A series of legendary pharaohs have built the most iconic monuments in history. Generations of builders have toiled on these giant pyramids, transforming the country and uniting its people in the hope of guaranteeing eternal life for their pharaoh. But cracks in the country’s unity are beginning to show. Religious transformation, climate change, and a weak pharaoh bring the age of the pyramid builders to an abrupt end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 3 - The Tyrant King
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    S1:E3

    Discover the story of the pharaoh, the rituals, and the workforce behind the ancient wonder, the Great Pyramid of Giza.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 2 - Curse Of The Pyramids
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    S1:E2

    Witness the evolution of pyramid building--and Egypt itself--as we examine Pharaoh Snefru and his three massive monuments.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 1 Episode 1 - Egypt's First Pyramid
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    S1:E1

    Ancient Egypt, 4700 years ago. Revolution is brewing - and the most ambitious building project on the planet sets off a chain of transformative events

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 1 - Birth of the Tutankhamun Dynasty
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E1

    Bringing Egypt's true stories from the age of the Pharaohs to life, capture the energy behind the moment that was the birth of Tutankhamun.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 2 - Hatshepsut, the Pharaoh Queen
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E2

    Only the third woman to become Pharaoh in the 3,000-year history of Ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut catapulted to power 14 centuries before Cleopatra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 3 - Amenhotep III, the Great Builder
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E3

    In a time of comparative peace, this ruler of Ancient Egypt dedicated his time to diplomacy and extensive building in Egypt and Nubia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 4 - Akenaton, the Enigma
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E4

    Despite the short-lived nature of Akenaton's religious reform, his artistic legacy influenced the work of future craftsmen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 5 - Nefertiti, the Beauty Becomes Queen
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E5

    Wife to King Akhenaton, Nefertiti's portrait bust - now located in Berlin - is one of the most well-known ancient sculptures in existence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Legends of the Pharaohs Season 2 Episode 6 - Tutankhamun, the Pharaoh with the Fabulous Treasure
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E6

    The discovery of Tutankhamun's largely intact tomb in 1922 was arguably more significant than his short reign as Pharaoh.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Mystery of the great pyramid" is the worst rated episode of Legends of the Pharaohs. It scored 7.7/10 from 19 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on March 15, 2021.

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