Egypt is home to the richest source of archaeological treasures on the planet. In this series, our cameras follow teams across Egypt on the front line of archaeology, through a full season of excavations. Crawling beneath pyramids, uncovering long lost tombs and unearthing 3000 year-old mummies, the world’s top archaeologists race to unlock the secrets of this ancient civilization.
EPISODE GUIDE
Lost Treasures of Egypt: Secrets of the Lost Pyramids
Archaeologists study the mysterious pyramids that followed the Giza pyramids. They unearth new tombs and chambers to uncover their beguiling story.
Lost Treasures of Egypt: Tomb Raiders
Egyptologist Don Ryan works against the clock to examine the contents of Tomb 49 – and make a dramatic discovery.
Lost Treasures of Egypt: Mummy Hunters
Archaeologists investigate one of the great mysteries of ancient Egypt – the mummy. Teams excavate buried tombs and make shocking new discoveries.
Lost Treasures of Egypt: Tutankhamun's Death
Archaeologists investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of King Tutankhamun to uncover the truth behind his demise.
Lost Treasures of Egypt: Rise of Cleopatra
Archaeologists investigate Egypt’s most famous female pharaoh, Cleopatra. Teams excavate ancient graves and search hidden tunnels for her tomb.
Lost Treasures of Egypt: Ramses: Egypt's Greatest Dynasty
Archaeologists investigate ancient Egypt’s mightiest pharaoh, Ramses the Great. Teams excavate buried tombs and make shocking new discoveries.
Lost Treasures of Egypt: Rise of the Pyramids
Archaeologists piece together how the pyramids evolved. They unearth exciting new evidence, from the spectacular Red Sea coast to the remote desert.
Lost Treasures of Egypt: Secrets of the Nile
Archaeologists investigate how the mighty river Nile transformed ancient Egypt into one of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world.
Lost Treasures of Egypt: Alexander the Great
Archaeologists investigate Egypt’s legendary pharaoh, Alexander the Great. Teams explore catacombs and temples, searching for his legacy and his tomb.