The Best is Yet to Come (Sety I Phase One)

In the first five years of his reign (c.1303-1299 BCE), Sety I and his followers achieved significant military, economic, and cultural milestones. Expanding the empire, building elaborate monuments, and developing a uniquely high-quality artistic standard, the Egyptians of this time were riding a wave of expansion. In this episode, we explore these achievements in aggregate and see what the future holds... Logo image: Sety I, a painted panel from his tomb (Louvre Museum).