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About Egypt Unwrapped

Egypt Unwrapped is a documentary TV series that premiered on National Geographic on November 13, 2008. It has 2 seasons and 13 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 5 "Tut's Treasures", aired on November 26, 2010.

Egypt Unwrapped searches for Egypt's lost treasures and redefines the way we look at ancient Egypt.

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Episodes

13 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2008 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 17 years ago

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  1. E8

    8. Alexander the Great's Lost Tomb

    Finale

    Alexander the Great is one of historys greatest warrior kings, and was the leader of the most powerful nation in the ancient world. The location of his tomb has eluded archaeologists for nearly 2,000 years but new theories may help reveal its location. AKA Alexander's Tomb

  2. E7

    7. The Real Ramses

    This instalment charts the life of Rameses II, the longest-lived pharaoh, who is widely regarded as Egypt’s greatest ruler. New discoveries have shed more light on the king’s successful reign, while Egyptologists continue to debate the nature of his character and achievements.

  3. E6

    6. Secrets of the Valley of the Kings

    This episode explores the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the pharaohs. A new generation of Egyptologists presents revolutionary theories on why the pharaohs abandoned the grandeur of the pyramids in favour of these secret underground tombs. AKA Valley of the Kings

  4. E5

    5. The Pyramid Code

    The pyramids of Egypt are the most enduring monuments of the ancient world. From underground burial chambers they developed into soaring structures that revolutionized architecture. This film reveals the name of the man who designed the very first pyramid and shows how his ideas were refined and perfected, until pyramids eventually fell out of fashion altogether.

  5. E4

    4. The Real Cleopatra

    Cleopatra has been depicted throughout history as a temptress who ruined two generals of Rome. Yet scholars now believe that the last pharaoh of Egypt in fact possessed great political ability and knowledge. Despite a lack of physical evidence of her reign, they are able to piece together the story of her rule during the dying days of Ancient Egypt. AKA Cleopatra

  6. E3

    3. Secrets of the Sphinx

    Was the Sphinx originally built with a lion's head and later remodeled? Dr. Zahi Hawass presents the latest theories and evidence in the mystery of the Sphinx. AKA Sphinx

  7. E2

    2. The Scorpion King

    The Scorpion King was a mythical Egyptian ruler who predated the pharaohs. Recent developments, such as the excavation of the king's tomb, have revealed surprising new details about early Egyptian civilization.

  8. E1

    1. Mystery of the Screaming Man

    Over 100 years ago an unidentified mummy was found lying alongside some of the most famous pharaohs in Egyptian history but his face is locked in an eternal scream. What caused this man's haunting expression?

Season 2

2009 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago

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  1. E5

    5. Tut's Treasures

    Finale

    With special access to artifacts in the Cairo Museum and using the latest techniques, NGC reveals a very different pharaoh from the King Tut we've long imagined.

  2. E4

    4. King Tut's Final Secrets

    The most famous Egyptian king in history ruled for only 10 years before his mysterious death. Using 3-D CT-scan imaging, NGC reveals what King Tutankhamun looked like on the day he died and unveils new findings relating to his death.

  3. E3

    3. Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty

    Narrated by Emmy award-winning Alfre Woodard, Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty documents a high-tech forensic investigation by international experts lead by Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, dedicated to resolving the fate of the famed queen. AKA: King Tut and the Lost Dynasty

  4. E2

    2. Race to Bury Tut

    A team of Egyptologists has uncovered a tale of political intrigue surrounding the death of one of Egypt's most famous pharaohs, King Tutankhamun.

  5. E1

    1. Egyptian Secrets of the Afterlife

    Relentless demons, writhing serpents, the lake of fire and final judgment from the god Osiris. Ancient Egyptians believed that these and other terrifying obstacles challenged their pharaohs in the afterlife. The hieroglyphs in the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I most clearly illustrate the 12 perilous gates a dead king had to navigate to achieve resurrection. Enter Seti's tomb with National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Zahi Hawass as he traces this king's arduous journey through the netherworld.

Egypt Unwrapped FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Egypt Unwrapped?

Egypt Unwrapped has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 26, 2010.

When did the latest episode of Egypt Unwrapped come out?

The most recent episode of Egypt Unwrapped, Season 2 Episode 5 "Tut's Treasures", aired on November 26, 2010.

How many seasons of Egypt Unwrapped are there?

Egypt Unwrapped has 2 seasons with 13 episodes in total.

When did Egypt Unwrapped first air?

Egypt Unwrapped first aired on National Geographic on November 13, 2008.

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