Lost Treasures of Egypt
An immersive, action-packed series follows international teams of Egyptologists as they unearth the world’s richest seam of ancient archaeology — Lost Treasures of Egypt. Through excavations and unprecedented access to the teams on the front line of archaeology, we follow these modern-day explorers as they battle searing heat and inhospitable terrain to make the discoveries of a lifetime.
- 2019-2025
- 6 seasons
- National Geographic Channel
- Documentary
An immersive, action-packed series follows international teams of Egyptologists as they unearth the world’s richest seam of ancient archaeology — Lost Treasures of Egypt. Through excavations and unprecedented access to the teams on the front line of archaeology, we follow these modern-day explorers as they battle searing heat and inhospitable terrain to make the discoveries of a lifetime.
Season 5 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Khufu's/Cheops Palace
Thu, May 2, 2024 45 mins
In the shadow of the Great Pyramid within the Lost City of the Pyramid Builders, a team of archaeologists led by Dr. Mark Lehner unearth one of the most important royal palaces in ancient Egypt, which belonged to Khufu.
Episode 2
Forgotten Pyramid
Thu, May 9, 2024 45 mins
Archeologists excavate the collapsed and unexplored burial chamber in an ancient pyramid at Abusir to find the mummy of 4400-year-old King Sahure and his treasures.
Episode 3
Secrets of the Mummy Tombs
Thu, May 16, 2024 48 mins
Archaeologists explore hidden tombs and find spectacular, undisturbed mummies at necropolises near Philadelphia, Luxor, and Oxyrhynchus. The findings help reveal ancient Egyptian beliefs about and elaborate preparations for the afterlife.
Episode 4
The Legend of Cleopatra
Thu, May 23, 2024 44 mins
Archaeologists investigate Egypt's last legendary Queen, Cleopatra, at a new catacomb at Saqqara, temple complexes at Dendera and Luxor, and a newly discovered tomb at Aswan.
Episode 5
Secrets of the Megatombs
Thu, May 30, 2024 45 mins
Archaeologists explore a series of spectacular mega tombs to reconstruct the story of a mysterious chapter of ancient Egyptian history.
Episode 6
The Pharaohs' Megacity
Thu, Jun 6, 2024 45 mins
Archaeologists explore life and death in Ancient Egypt's metropolis, Alexandria. They investigate the Serapeum, Kom el Dikka, and the Citadel of Qaitbay (former site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria) and excavate at Taposiris Magna and Philadelphia.
Episode 7
Secrets of the Royal Mummies
Thu, Jun 13, 2024 45 mins
Archaeologists investigate the mystery of why some of Egypts most powerful pharaohs were found hidden together in a tomb in a forgotten valley.
Episode 8
The Pyramid Sun Kings
Thu, Jun 20, 2024 44 mins
Archaeologists excavate among a field of unusual pyramids at Saqqara and Abusir to uncover the secrets of a forgotten dynasty of Pharaohs: The Sun Kings. Pharaoh Userkaf, the founder of the Fifth Dynasty, initiated the practice of building temples dedicated to Ra, the sun god.
Episode 9
Ramses: Master of War
Thu, Jun 27, 2024 44 mins
Archaeologists discover a mass grave as they explore the life and legacy of Egypts legendary Warrior Pharaoh, Ramses the Great.
Episode 10
Tutankhamuns Secret Revolution
Thu, Jun 27, 2024 45 mins
Archaeologists uncover the secrets of Tutankhamun's religious reforms.