Secrets of Egypt's Valley of the Kings (2019)
Synopsis
International teams of Egyptologists unearth the world's richest seam of ancient archaeology, in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
First Air Date: 2019-03-24
Last Air Date: 2020-04-04
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 6
Networks: Channel 4
Top Cast
- Indira Varma as Narrator (Voice)
Seasons
Season 1 (2019)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Tutankhamun's Treasures
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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Ep. 2: Warrior Queen
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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Ep. 3: Tomb Raiders
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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Ep. 4: Decoding the Afterlife
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.
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