An immersive, action-packed series, Lost Treasures of Egypt follows international teams of Egyptologists as they unearth the world’s richest seam of ancient archaeology.
Through excavations and unprecedented access to the teams on the front line of archaeology, the series follows these modern-day explorers as they battle searing heat and inhospitable terrain to make the discoveries of a lifetime.
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Lost Treasures of Egypt season 4 promises to unlock even more mysteries of ancient Egypt, including the suspicious death of Tutankhamun.
The new eight-part National Geographic series is promising "the best ever discovery" from an archaeologist in the show's history.
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Lost Treasures will follow the real-life Indiana Jones-style archaeologists through a full season of evacuations in Egypt as they explore pyramids, uncover long-lost tombs and unearth ancient mummies.
Among the highlights is Dr Basem Gehad looking into one of the best-preserved mummies from the age of Cleopatra where he digs further into the beliefs of the Egyptians.
The opening episode of the series will see them looking into the strange death of Tutankhamun. Was the boy king murdered?
Lost Treasures of Egypt season 4 arrived in the US and UK on Sunday, October 2.
Here's a breakdown of what to expect from each episode:
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Episode Guide: Season 4
- Episode one - Tutankhamun's Death: The latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! Was Tutankhamun murdered? Plus they make a shocking discovery that could explain more about why ancient Egyptians often died so young.
- Episode two - Secrets Of the Nile: The mighty Nile is the subject of this episode as the experts explore how the river transformed ancient Egypt. They also unlock a magnificent 4000-year-old tomb cut into the banks of the Nile.
- Episode three - Ramses: Egypt's Greatest Dynasty: Egyptologists believe they've found an amazing tomb from the time of Ramses. Plus in the tomb of Ramses' architect, the team discovers a burial chamber piled high with ancient mummies.
- Episode four - Mummy Hunters: If there's one thing everyone knows about ancient Egypt it's mummies. Here the experts hint for clues on how the Royal mummies have survived in such good condition.
- Episode five - Secrets Of The Lost Pyramids: Among the gems in this episode is an excavation of the long-lost tomb of pharaoh Sahure - Egypt’s only pyramid tomb yet to be explored.
- Episode six - Alexander The Great: The episode explores how Alexander became pharaoh.
Historical Context and Discoveries
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.
Archaeologists investigate ancient Egypt's mightiest pharaoh, Ramses the Great. In addition to Ramses, archaeologists investigate Egypt's most famous female pharaoh, Cleopatra.
The show also delves into the evolution of pyramid construction, as archaeologists piece together how the pyramids evolved.
Spotlight on Egyptian Queens
For National Woman's History Month (March) the National Geographic Channel presents a special focused on the four famous Queens of Egypt.
Meeting four of the women rulers of Ancient Egypt and telling how they gained power in a male-dominated land.
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Queens featured include:
- Hatshepsut (c. 1479-1458 BCE)
- Nefertari Meritmut (? - 1255 BCE)
- Nefertiti (1370 - 1330 BCE)
- Cleopatra (69 - 30 BCE)
Hieroglyphics indicate that Queen Hatshepsut posed as a man through most of her reign. Queen Nefertari Meritmut started her reign as the wife of Ramses The Great. And Cleopatra lost the Egyptian Empire to the Romans.
The series explores not only the grand monuments and well-known rulers but also the everyday lives and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians, offering a comprehensive view of this fascinating civilization.
Critical Reception
While many viewers appreciate the show's in-depth look at archaeological discoveries and the lack of repetitive filler, some have expressed concerns about certain segments.
Some reviewers found the inclusion of individuals dressed in period costumes distracting and out of place, detracting from the scientific focus of the show.
Despite these criticisms, the series is generally well-received for its informative content and the excitement of uncovering new discoveries in Egypt.
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Focus | Unearthing ancient Egyptian archaeology |
| Key Figures | Tutankhamun, Ramses the Great, Cleopatra, Hatshepsut, Nefertiti |
| Themes | Mysteries of pharaohs, evolution of pyramids, role of queens |
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