Lost Treasures of Egypt

Tuesday 8.30pm

Episode 1: Tutankhamun's Treasures

Tuesday 8.30pm

New technology reveals how Tutankhamun’s resting place remained hidden for so long and an amazing new discovery in a 4000 year old tomb.

Tuesday 8.30pm

Why 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?

Tue, 05 Mar 8.30pm

Follow archaeologists hunting for Queen Cleopatra's lost tomb and a team of underwater archaeologists exploring the ruins of ancient Alexandria.

Tue, 12 Mar 8.30pm

Egyptologist Don Ryan works against the clock to examine the contents of Tomb 49 – and make a dramatic discovery.

Tue, 19 Mar 8.30pm

Archaeologists investigate the powerful reign of one of the greatest female pharaohs in history - Hatshepsut.

Tue, 26 Mar 8.30pm

Archaeologists find extraordinary evidence of how the ancient Egyptians prepared for the afterlife and the disturbing lengths grave robbers went to.

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