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- 2019-2024
- 5 Seasons
- National Geographic Channel
- Documentary
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An immersive, action-packed and discovery-led series following International teams of archaeologists during the excavation season in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
Season 4 Episode Guide
Season 4
9 Episodes 2022 - 2023
Episode 1
Tutankhamun's Death
Sun, Nov 6, 2022 44 mins
Archaeologists investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of King Tutankhamun to uncover the truth behind his demise. At Saqqara, experts unearth a stunning sarcophagus from the era following Tut's death. And in a necropolis at Aswan, experts make a shocking discovery that could shed light on how the young pharaoh may have died.
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Episode 2
Secrets of the Nile
Sun, Nov 6, 2022 45 mins
Archaeologists investigate how the mighty river Nile transformed ancient Egypt into one of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world.
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Episode 3
Ramses: Egypt's Greatest Dynasty
Sun, Nov 6, 2022 44 mins
Archaeologists investigate ancient Egypt's mightiest pharaoh, Ramses the Great. Teams excavate buried tombs and make shocking news.
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Episode 4
Mummy Hunters
Sun, Nov 13, 2022 44 mins
Archaeologists investigate one of the great mysteries of ancient Egypt - the mummy. At the ancient city of Philadelphia, Egyptologists uncover a stunningly preserved mummy dating from the end of Egyptian civilization. And experts hunt for clues to how the most famous and best-preserved mummies of all - the Royal mummies - survived in such good condition for over 4000 years.
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Episode 5
Secrets of the Lost Pyramids
Sun, Nov 13, 2022 45 mins
Archaeologists study the mysterious pyramids that followed the Giza pyramids. They unearth new tombs and chambers to uncover their beguiling story.
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Episode 6
Alexander the Great
Sun, Nov 13, 2022 44 mins
Archaeologists investigate Egypt's famous warrior king, Alexander the Great.
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Episode 7
Rise of Cleopatra
Sun, Nov 20, 2022 44 mins
Archaeologists investigate Egypt's most famous female pharaoh, Cleopatra. Teams excavate ancient graves and search hidden tunnels for her tomb.
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Episode 8
Rise of the Pyramids
Sun, Nov 20, 2022 44 mins
Archaeologists piece together how the pyramids evolved. They unearth exciting new evidence, from the spectacular Red Sea coast to the remote desert.
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Episode 9
Four Queens
Mon, Mar 13, 2023 0 mins
For National Woman's History Month (March) the National Geographic Channel presents a special focused on the four famous Queens of Egypt. Queens Hatshepsut (c. 1479-1458 BCE), Nefertari Meritmut ( ? - 1255 BCE), Nefertiti (1370 - 1330 BCE) and Cleopatra (69 - 30 BCE). Meeting four of the women rulers of Ancient Egypt and telling how they gained power in a male-dominated land. Hieroglyphics indicate that Queen Hatshepsut posed as a man through most of her reign. Queen Nefertari Meritmut started her rein as the wife of Ramses The Great. And Cleopatra lost the Egyptian Empire to the Romans. Using stock footage from season 4 shows, the tombs of these four queens are investigated by archaeologists.
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