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Rivers of Life

Ancient Egypt

The Nile allowed a great ancient civilization to grow in the middle of a great desert.

Aired 06/19/2019 | Rating TV-PG

Rivers of Life

Ancient Egypt

Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 1m 29sVideo has Closed Captions

The Nile allowed a great ancient civilization to grow in the middle of a great desert.

The River Nile is the only permanent river in the whole of Egypt, and its presence allowed an incredible civilization to rise out of the Sahara desert – the largest hot desert in the world. The Ancient Egyptians revered the Nile, even giving it its own God.

Aired 06/19/2019 | Rating TV-PG

Episode 1 Preview | The Nile

Video has Closed Captions

The astonishing wildlife and people of the Nile – the world’s longest river. (30s)

Murchison Falls

Video has Closed Captions

The Nile creates one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. (1m 7s)

Nesting Crocodiles and Nile Monitor Lizards

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A nesting crocodile mother tried to protect her eggs. (2m 6s)

The Reclaimed Abandoned Lodge

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The once country home of Idi Amin has been taken over by wildlife. (1m 3s)

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