The Scorpion King (2009)

The Scorpion King (2009) poster

The Scorpion King: The King before Pharaohs. Learn more about the king who likely united ancient Egypt, organized the world’s earliest phonetic writing system, and inspired the creation of the pyramids. Mace heads, a stone mounted on a wooden shaft, were an early weapon of war. They were used like a club to strike enemies on the head. The scorpion mace head was too large to have been used as a weapon, and was clearly reserved for ceremonial purposes. Archaeologists believe they have found the tomb of the Scorpion King at the ancient burial site of Abydos. He was buried with 700 wine jars, several of which had come from as far away as ancient Palestine. The Scorpion King may have presided over the birth of phonetic writing earlier than any other civilization in the world—200 years before the first pharaohs.

Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 47 min
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Production: National Geographic
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

egypt, scorpion, pharoah

More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Scorpion King about?
The Scorpion King: The King before Pharaohs. Learn more about the king who likely united ancient Egypt, organized the world’s earliest phonetic writing system, and inspired the creation of the pyramids. Mace heads, a stone mounted on a wooden shaft, were an early weapon of war. They were used like a club to strike enemies on the head. The scorpion mace head was too large to have been used as a weapon, and was clearly reserved for ceremonial purposes. Archaeologists believe they have found the tomb of the Scorpion King at the ancient burial site of Abydos. He was buried with 700 wine jars, several of which had come from as far away as ancient Palestine. The Scorpion King may have presided over the birth of phonetic writing earlier than any other civilization in the world—200 years before the first pharaohs.
Who stars in The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King stars Mark Halliley.
How long is The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is The Scorpion King?
The Scorpion King is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Scorpion King produced?
The Scorpion King was produced in United States of America.