Egypt Vs Nubia: Queen Amenirdis (FULL DOCUMENTARY) The 25th Dynasty! 

A very insightful documentary on the Nubian 25th Dynasty. Thank you

I need to talk !! This documentary is historic and the best I've ever seen! Light and more light on a fascinating historical stage, practically ignored by Egyptology as a period of decadence. This was the most mystical and elaborate time of religion in Egypt. Curtis lit up with a flash of lightning, a complete and unusual documentary. Crowned with an enigmatic voice from a postmodern priest of Ptah. The pieces from this era of divine worshipers in Italian museums are astonishing, they are intact as if they had been made yesterday. The little tomb in front of the worshipers' chapels at Medinet Abu appears very small, as all the pieces are in Italy and may have been discovered elsewhere in the early days of Egyptology at the beginning of the 19th century. From everything I've read and watched since I was a child, I reaffirm that this incredible documentary is already part of the History of Egypt. Congratulations !

In Nubia, the Nubian Queens were so powerful. I'm talking about stong spiritualy. The spirits of Nubia still rule. Ancesters are still guides for their peoples.

You are definitely underrated in your community! Sir i applaud you.

Thank God. ! Nothing about Tut, Ramses II, Akhnaton, Pyramides etc... Just pure and magnificent Egyptology

You have nailed it again Curtis with a top class History Documentary .

Excellent that. A period of ancient Egyptian history which does'nt usually get much coverage. Excellent that Curtis.

Another wonderful walk back in time! It was nice to see Auset again, and her and Dr. Brown's input made it all the better! Nicely done, sir!

The 25th dynasty wasn't ruled by "Nubians" it was ruled by Kush. That is the name the people of the dynastic kingdom used for the southern regions, even during the 18th dynasty, when they conquered the south and put in place something called "Kings son of Kush". That was an administrative position that was responsible for managing the lands to the South. And during this timeframe of the 18th dynasty and later, the Southern regions were incorporated into the dynastic kingdom as one empire and those Southerners incorporated into the culture and political system of the dynastic kingdom. And as part of this extension to the South, the priests of Amun and Amun worship was also extended to the South as being the origin and birthplace of Amun at Gebel Barkal. So that "Southern dynasty" technically extended all the day down to Kush. And this is why those Kushites invaded the north, under the pretext of a "holy war" to restore Maat and the glory of Amun who abided at Gebel Barkal and Piye the first to conquer, ruled from Napata in Kush and not from Thebes. Also, keep in mind that the South is from where the culture of the Nile originated and was periodically refreshed, such as the Middle Kingdom (prophecy of Neferti) and also the New Kingdom both of which originated from the South with archers from further South. In fact the Amun worship came to the forefront with the Southern kings of the Middle Kingdom. And the first use of the term gods wife of Amun actually originated with Ahmose Nefertari who was the wife of the first pharoah of the New Kingdom and worshiped as a divine ancestor in later eras. Also, keep in mind that the temple of Abu Simbel was built in the Upper Nile near Kush to partly celebrate the birthplace of Hathor and Queen Nefertari who also likely was from the South. Also, since Curtis likes mummies, it is important to note that the 21st dynasty of Herihor was a renaissance in culture on the Nile and it was during this period that most mummies and tombs that were plundered were repaired and restored. With most mummies found in the 19th century being from caches created in this era. Also this was the height of mummification on the Nile, as can be seen in the mummies of the 21st dynasty such as Nodjmet, who obviously has African features (ie, southerners). Most records indicate that a lot of the plundering in the prior eras came from the chaos in the North and the rise of the Libyan rulers in the north.

Fascinating subject and you do it justice. Love the guests as well.

Oh yay! I so look forward to Curtis productions!

Curtis Ryan Woodside's commitment to excellence shows throughout all of his work. His vast knowledge and his will to share it with others is even more appreciable considering that he is still young. He is a shining star - may he live a long and happy life....

I had not heard of either of the two Amenirdis' before and what fascinating women they were! * I love that you explore female rulers and other important female figures, that often are not recognised by other documentarians. *I should have watched to the end, BEFORE commenting. 😉 Also that little boy's mummy was so sad, but amazing. You could really see what he must have looked like, when he was alive. 💗

Brilliant! Thank you, Curtis 😊

Absolutely fantastic video beautifully done and once again learnt so much stay well you three ❤

This is a fascinating story! I had never heard of her.

That is great documentary on Nubian dynasty! 😍😍😍 It deserves more views. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 (But one correction - Taharqa was not killed in battle. He retained full control over Thebes and Southern Egypt until his, presumably natural, death.)

Your work is interesting and always beautifully presented.

Magnificent documentary Curtis so interesting to learn about Amenirdis. Every documentary you do I learn so much more about Egypt. Thank you for your dedication to your work Curtis ❤️❤️

Wow , I love documentaries like this. I liked before watching. Thanks, looking forward to more interesting docs. on this channel. 😊😊❤👍

Such a fascinating story Curtis. Thank you! I love your work and your passion really shows.

Great to see the history of Egypt being told from another perspective. There is a ton of new information that I gleaned from this documentary and I appreciate it. There are a few misleading comments here and there, but they are not worthy of mention. The Nubian conquest of Egypt was not the end of the invasion of Egypt. In fact, much of the conquests from outside of Africa and the decline of Egypt followed the Nubians, who had come from further up the Nile River, unlike the Assyrians who originated from the Levant outside of the continent. Reunification after the intermediate periods always came from the south and the interior of the continent. Egypt’s former glory was restored with the Nubian conquest. Instead of saying, “The Nubian Dynasty’s ruler in Egypt was only less than 100 years", I would say that the Nubian Dynasty, which amounted to the unification of four kingdoms - Upper and Lower Nubia and Upper and Lower Kemet, lasted for almost 100 years. This was quite a feat. I wish the narrator could have been a little less dramatic and I am glad that the race of these Nile Valley Civilizations was never mentioned here. Thanks for sharing.

Such a great documentary. Thank you so much for this very interesting & informative piece. I especially love also that Auset from “ Two Ladies Travel” was in this. Love 💕 her. Her & Normandi guided my DREAM trip to Egypt in 2022. I will go back & it will be with them again. This documentary has put a fire under my feet making me want to go back very soon. Thank you Curtis ❤. Just sad that Egyptian artifacts ( like Amenirdris herself ) are in Italy instead of Kemet 😢

Thank you Curtis for another interesting documentary, Take care and see you soon 😊🤗

Love your documentary curtis and your history of egypt i look forward to more of your documentary .

Curtis, you did it again. I don't know why your not on the history Channel! I love all your documentaries. Enjoy learning about different areas and those times. Egypt.

Another masterpiece! Love it!

Beautiful documentary! Love watching all your documentaries! Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge with us! ❤😊

Very well done and informative! Thank you, Curtis ❤️ i loved the look at Amenirdis also!

Hello Curtis, this video posted to my RU-vid feed today. Glad it did! What an interesting episode, thank you! As always, I learned a lot from you today! Lots of haters out there. That makes me sad. You're the educated Egyptologist, not them. Looking forward to your next post! Peace out! Christian K.

It would be wonderful if could write a book on each topic with beautiful illustrations.

again very well displayed, interesting to find out about Nubia ruling Egypt. just so interesting as always and educational. thank you again and looking forward to your next document

Good job!

Amazing documentary. Always love to learn about forgotten female rulers. Keep up the good work.

Another excellent documentary Curtis.. Your knowledge is outstanding. 🙏

Curtis this was just amazing. Just so interesting . Done only the way you can only do.👌👌👌👌👌

I’m living for your hair journey! 😂❤ what’s next?

A million thanks for this masterpiece., Curtis. I really enjoyed everything in your documentary. Could you please shed some light on other Egyptian minor ancient sites in places like El-Minya and other areas, away from the traditional and famours sites? Thanks again. You are great!

Thank you Curtis for creating such a feast for my eyes and ears. More people should be able enjoy your videos. Are you on Netflix?

Love this documentary very much! Thank you for sharing Curtis! 🤗😍👍

Amenirdis is indeed a true successor to Sobekneferu and Hatshepsut - whose position as Gods Wife of Amun seems to have been instrumental in her later ascent. The role of God's Wife seems to have been intentionally diminished after Hatshepsut's "damnatio memoriae". Who put this role back into prominence? It seems to have been revived by the time Amenirdis took the mantle.

Bro, i have a kidney issue and I don't have a lot of mobility. Although I am saving to take my granddaughter to Giza in 2026, it is dubious as to whether I will be able to go too, that's ok, she can go with her Mum instead but, man, I love this stuff. You and a handful of others transport me from infirm to striding about the Pyramids and Temples from New Zeal And I am grateful mate, keep it up, you have unique swagger cuz...

thankyou

Wow! Curtis justice was done on this documentary! I hope your fine! Nobody chasing you? We have all these history in egypt and Nobody would talk about it! Thank you

Breathtaking So Beautiful, Its Great To See You Curtis And To Hear Your Amazing Voice.

Love your channel Curtis❤ but your voice sounded different?? Did you have a cold?🤧

Omg where can I buy that shirt @curtis

Suggestion for documentaries on poorly known topics: Bab el-Gusus and the hiding place of the Priests of Monthu

My Fellow Egypt Country In North Africa , I DO believe Nubians is Sudanese and South Sudanese.

Où puis-je acheter votre parfum ? Mais j'aimerais que vous le signiez !!!

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I wonder ..do we know what was so special about her that they accepted her as a living god and doughter of Amun?

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So who was ruling in the 1st to 24th Dynasty. Did Nubian only rule the 25th Dynasty? 🤔

T'Nia Miller would play her!

Hallo -- This is Nefretete the reincarnation, and my son or sun 🌞 Tutankhamen should break represent in Yellow himself .. Representing our religion and Father Akhenaton, ending 18th Dynasty - reason for what Tutankhamen he die for, with 18 years old 🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏿👨‍👨‍👦⭐️⭐️⭐️

My goodness you are a handsome man 😍

Je ne rate aucune de vos vidéos, et aujourd'hui je regarde une des dernières en date... Ne faites pas attention aux commentaires "Non constructifs". Vous êtes l’un des hommes les plus attirants… Je suis littéralement un fervent croyant que vous êtes la réincarnation d’une divinité égyptienne !!

The greatest woman of King and Queenship was Queen Auset, aka Isis...creator of mankind, and although she let Osiris get the fame, Auset ran Kemet!

I love these untold stories. I wish folks would be more aware these truths. Euro influence constantly tries to write Africans out of Africa. It's quite comical to be honest.

How in the world is Egypt and Nubia two different countries.. when a pharaoh who have ruled over both lands is the Pharaoh over Egypt and Nubia? And they got it in their crowns that they ruling over both lands lol ...

24fps? In 2024? You're playing a cruel joke on us. :(

They should’ve shown a map because Nubia is part of Egypt the tone of this doc makes it seem like it was in another country

From M G RABBAT...egyptian Amer.my mother from W HalfaSudan....Nub .means gold...Never Ta N u b....Nuba is Arabic..it was called Ta Seti

ARE WE TALKING ABOUT TODAY'S POLITICS? SOUNDS LIKE A RECURRENCE. HISTORY SEEMS TO BE REPEATED.

🌅He was not the1st Nubian pharoah. The Nubians and Thebes was invaded by the Egyptians not the other way around🌄

Amenirdis, this name seems to be spelled wrong as it is pronounced with an extra r in it all through the video... Nubians do need an editor.

This story sounds like a familiar story a child born from a gift of a God hmmm 🧐 i wonder 🤔 who tried to re write this story as there own did u notice that key of life looks very familiar thousand of years before Christianity SMH

The so called “Nubians” didn’t adopt anything from “Egypt.” That Nile Valley culture and language was already there in the south. That’s where ancient kemetic culture comes from. The interior of Africa. Please can we stop acting like these two areas of the Nile are separate from each other. They are not. Upper Nile groups (“Nubians”) have always been in the lower Nile living and building with that group of people (“Egypt”). These are all African tribes in the Nile. Building that civilization and yes even fighting and warring with each other. Africans can have disagreements and wars to you know.

Same pyramids,same hieros,same rituals bro they are same people as ancient egyptians

Stop separating Ancient Egypt from Nubia

NUBIA AND KEMET WERE ONE. UPPER AND LOWER KINGDOM SAME PEOPLE SAME CULTURE.

Egypt never ruled Nubia. Nubia and Egypt are one

By the way Nubian are all black ,from one mother Africa ,stop trying to hide facts and truth.

❤ kudos to the reader!! Nice timbre and cadence. Excellent work!👍

This documentary has plenty of errors. The stela was taharqa son, also esaharddon died before taharqa.

Esaharddom died before taharqa

Your work is interesting and always beautifully presented.