Lost Treasures of Egypt Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Tutankhamun's TreasuresIn this episode, archaeologists unlock the mysteries of Egypt’s most famous pharaoh, Tutankhamun, including a long-lost box of treasures from inside his tomb. New technology reveals why this boy king’s resting place remained hidden from tomb robbers for thousands of years and we join the team tasked with transporting Tutankhamun’s treasures on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the desert.
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Episode 2 - Hunt for the Pyramid TombWhy did the great pharaohs of Egypt abandon the pyramids of Giza and choose a secret cemetery in the Valley of the Kings as their burial ground? In the shadow of the pyramids, an extraordinary discovery in a rare 4,500 tomb. We descend 100 meters underground to investigate the first tomb ever built in the valley, while a team from the University of Basel hunts for clues to identify human remains.
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Episode 3 - Cleopatra's Lost TombWe follow archaeologists hunting for Queen Cleopatra’s lost tomb. A team of underwater archaeologists dives the Mediterranean to explore the sunken ruins of ancient Alexandria. Another team takes a batch of 4,000-year-old mummies to the hospital to scan for hidden treasure. And a lawyer-turned-archaeologist discovers a secret tunnel network at a forgotten temple that could lead her to the jackpot — the tomb of the last pharaoh of Egypt.
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Episode 4 - Tomb RaidersIn the Valley of the Kings, the dramatic discovery of a 3,000-year-old ring owned by Ramses III lifts the lid on an astonishing story of ancient state-sanctioned tomb robbery on an industrial scale. A nearby tomb reveals how ancient builders used clever designs to outwit would-be thieves. Meanwhile, Egyptian and U.S. authorities work to repatriate three ancient mummies for sale on the black market.
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Episode 5 - Warrior Pharaoh QueenArchaeologists investigate one of the greatest female pharaohs in history: Hatshepsut. Clues in her temple reveal much about her powerful reign. A rare find in one of her ancient quarries sparks an investigation that leads to the magnificent temple of Karnak. And one archaeologist uncovers dramatic evidence about the lives of women in ancient Egypt while excavating mummies inside an ancient tomb.
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Episode 6 - Curse of the AfterlifeArchaeologists find new evidence about how ancient Egyptians prepared for the afterlife. The elaborate tomb built for pharaoh Seti I reveals the sacred text needed to secure life after death. A vast necropolis gives up its secrets in a sealed tomb untouched for 4,000 years. Analysis of a gruesome cache of mummified remains reveals the disturbing lengths to which grave robbers went in search of treasure.
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