Synopsis: This episode covers the rise and fall of the Egyptian Old Kingdom.
“The Second Dynasty consists of nine kings of This. The first was Boethos, for 38 years. In his reign a chasm opened at Bubastis, and many perished.
Kaiechos, for 39 years. In his reign the bulls, Apis at Memphis and Mnevis at Heliopolis, and the Mendelsian goat were worshipped as gods.
Binothris, for 47 years. In his reign it was decided that women might hold the kingly office.
Tlas, for 17 years. Sethenes, for 41 years. Chaires, for 17 years.
Nephercheres, for 25 years. In his reign (the story goes), the Nile flowed blended with honey for 11 days.”
 – Manetho’s Aegyptiaca, as quoted by Syncellus
Map of SW Eurasia:
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Map of Egypt:
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Map of the Pyramid Fields:
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Images:
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References and Further Reading:
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