Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings

Season 1

2019 · 4 episodes · 3h 8m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Tutankhamun's Treasures

   24 Mar 2019 · 47 min

   Archaeologists unlock the mysteries of Tutankhamun, unearthing a long-lost box of treasures from inside his tomb, and revealing why his resting place remained hidden for thousands of years.

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   2. Warrior Queen

   31 Mar 2019 · 47 min

   Archaeologists reveal the mysteries of one of Egypt's greatest female pharaohs, Hatshepsut. The discovery of a sphinx in an ancient quarry sparks an investigation that leads to the temple of Karnak, while analysis of mummified body parts found in a tomb brings up new evidence concerning the lives of women in ancient Egypt.

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   3. Tomb Raiders

   7 Apr 2019 · 47 min

   An archaeological team makes a discovery that exposes a state-sanctioned looting scandal, while in Cairo, experts in antiquities work with Interpol to crack down on the black market trade in stolen relics. A dig run by Spanish archaeologists makes an unusual discovery - a 3000-year-old mummified heart.

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   4. Decoding the Afterlife

   14 Apr 2019 · 47 min

   Archaeologists find new evidence about how the ancient Egyptians prepared for the afterlife, including a sacred text found in the tomb of the great Pharaoh Seti I which was believed to guarantee life after death. An expedition unearths a sealed tomb that has lain untouched for 4000 years, and discovers disturbing evidence of the lengths grave robbers will go to in search of treasure.