Ägypten: Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit (2011)

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Around 3,000 BC, the first territorial state in history was created with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. The empire on the Nile was to exist for 3,000 years. The current section focuses on religion, temple economy and the cult of the dead and examines the reigns of Akhenaten and Ramses II. The culture of Ancient Egypt is characterized by religion, temple economy and the cult of the dead. Two pharaohs play an important role in this context: Akhenaten and Ramses II. When Akhenaten ascended the throne around 1,350 BC, religious customs in Egypt had hardly changed for almost 2,000 years. The influential priesthood was organized hierarchically and the rituals were set out in fixed rituals. The temples are not only the spiritual but also the economic centers of the country.

Director: Stephan Köster, Daniel Gerlach
Genre: Documentary
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul Rabiger
Editing: Jörg Dixius, Dieter Dehn
Production: Gruppe 5, ARTE, ZDF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

ancient egypt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ägypten: Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit about?
Around 3,000 BC, the first territorial state in history was created with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. The empire on the Nile was to exist for 3,000 years. The current section focuses on religion, temple economy and the cult of the dead and examines the reigns of Akhenaten and Ramses II. The culture of Ancient Egypt is characterized by religion, temple economy and the cult of the dead. Two pharaohs play an important role in this context: Akhenaten and Ramses II. When Akhenaten ascended the throne around 1,350 BC, religious customs in Egypt had hardly changed for almost 2,000 years. The influential priesthood was organized hierarchically and the rituals were set out in fixed rituals. The temples are not only the spiritual but also the economic centers of the country.
Who directed Ägypten: Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit?
Ägypten: Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit was directed by Stephan Köster, Daniel Gerlach.
Who stars in Ägypten: Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit?
Ägypten: Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit stars Salah Bensalah, Said Bey, Philipp Schepmann.
What genre is Ägypten: Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit?
Ägypten: Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit is a Documentary film.
Where was Ägypten: Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit produced?
Ägypten: Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit was produced in Germany.