EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 18 MIN
DW | Ancient Egypt - 23 – End of the New Kingdom
from DW World History · host David Wainright
Send us Fan MailIn the last episode, we focused on Ramesses III, Egypt's final monarch to wield any substantial power over the kingdom. With his assassination and the failure of the conspirators to gain control, the rule passed to his rightful heir, Ramesses IV. In this episode, we include the end of the 20th Dynasty and the close of the New Kingdom. We focus on pharaohs Ramesses IV through Ramesses XI and end with the final tomb constructions in the Valley of the Kings with the rise of the priests of Amun. Checkout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgyptSupport the showThis Podcast series is available on all major platforms.See more resources, maps, and information at:https://www.dwworldhistory.comOutlines, Maps, and Episode Guides for this series are available for download at:https://www.patreon.com/DWWorldHistory
What this episode covers
Send us Fan Mail In the last episode, we focused on Ramesses III, Egypt's final monarch to wield any substantial power over the kingdom. With his assassination and the failure of the conspirators to gain control, the rule passed to his rightful heir, Ramesses IV. In this episode, we include the end of the 20th Dynasty and the close of the New Kingdom. We focus on pharaohs Ramesses IV through Ramesses XI and end with the final tomb constructions in the Valley of the Kings with the rise ...
NOW PLAYING
DW | Ancient Egypt - 23 – End of the New Kingdom
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m
Feb 4, 2026 ·18m
Nov 12, 2025 ·35m