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S1 E18 The Egypt Code Breakers

Documentary

TV-G

54m

Dec 31, 2021

Two hundred years ago, Jean-François Champollion deciphered the Egyptian hieroglyphs for the first time, thus solving one of the greatest enigmas in the history of humanity.

Season 1, 24 Episodes

Season 1 (24 Episodes)

The Egyptians - Ancient Egypt: Top 7 Pyramids

Ancient Egypt: Top 7 Pyramids,

An overview of the largest stone giants, unveiling their construction secrets and origins.

The Egyptians - Cleopatra, the Conquest of Egypt’s Throne

Cleopatra, the Conquest of Egypt’s Throne,

The tomb of the last queen of Egypt has never been found, despite experts searching for centuries.

The Egyptians - Alexandria, Cleopatra’s Mausoleum

Alexandria, Cleopatra’s Mausoleum,

The tomb of the last queen of Egypt has never been found, despite experts searching for centuries.

The Egyptians - The Unique Tomb of the Ptolemies

The Unique Tomb of the Ptolemies,

The tomb of the last queen of Egypt has never been found, despite experts searching for centuries.

The Egyptians - Cleopatra’s and Mark Antony’s Fall

Cleopatra’s and Mark Antony’s Fall,

The tomb of the last queen of Egypt has never been found, despite experts searching for centuries.

The Egyptians - Decoding Saqqara: The Secret Hieroglyphs of the Pyramids

Decoding Saqqara: The Secret Hieroglyphs of the Pyramids,

A two-month immersion in one of the greatest archeological missions to crack the secret teXts of Saqqara.

The Egyptians - The River Nile

The River Nile,

This episode of Eternal Egypt introduces us to the Egyptians who live on the banks of the Nile, from Rosetta, where it flows into the Mediterranean, to Abu Simbel, where it leaves Egyptian territor...

The Egyptians - Death

From mummification to the cult of Osiris, discover the ancestral rites, still present today, that linked the Egyptians to death, and eternal life.

The Egyptians - Legacy

From architecture to necropolises or shipbuilding discover the Egyptian symbols that have survived through the ages and what they mean today.

The Egyptians - The Desert

The last episode of the series Eternal Egypt ventures into the desert that the Egyptians of the Nile have never really managed to control. It is still today the place of all dangers and rebellion.

The Egyptians - Saqqara: The Secret of the Buried Pyramid

Saqqara: The Secret of the Buried Pyramid,

Over 4,500 years ago, near the city of Cairo, once stood an outstanding construction. One of the first pyramids of ancient Egypt, built long before Khufu. The Pyramid of Sekhemkhet.

The Egyptians - Dashur: The Cursed Pyramid’s Enigma

Dashur: The Cursed Pyramid’s Enigma,

Located in Dashur's necropolis, the Bent Pyramid stands as the first great pyramid. Its peculiar shape has puzzled experts, sparking debate over whether it resulted from a construction mishap.

The Egyptians - Khufu: The Secret Chamber’s Revelations

Khufu: The Secret Chamber’s Revelations,

Built for pharaoh Khufu over 4,500 years ago, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders still standing today - and is by far the most famous of all pyramids!

The Egyptians - Menkaure: The Last Pyramid of Giza

Menkaure: The Last Pyramid of Giza,

Builder of the third pyramid of Giza, Menkaure erected a smaller, more modest pyramid than those of his two predecessors. But this discreet gem is perhaps the most revealing of them all.

The Egyptians - Pepi Ii: The Unbreakable Tomb

Pepi Ii: The Unbreakable Tomb,

In Saqqara desert, south of Cairo, stands a little-known monument whose walls are covered with exceptional texts: the pyramid of Pepi II – Egypt's longest reigning pharaoh.

The Egyptians - Black Pyramid: A Buried Megastructure

Black Pyramid: A Buried Megastructure,

The ancient Black Pyramid, dating back 1,800 years, appears ruinous yet harbors intricate underground tunnels. Egyptologist Lark Lenher delves into these passageways, revealing impressive artifacts.

The Egyptians - Scribes of Ancient Egypt

Scribes of Ancient Egypt,

We find extraordinary graphic representations on sarcophagi, papyrus scrolls, the walls of tombs and other buildings.

The Egyptians - The Egypt Code Breakers

The Egypt Code Breakers,

Two hundred years ago, Jean-François Champollion deciphered the Egyptian hieroglyphs for the first time, thus solving one of the greatest enigmas in the history of humanity.

The Egyptians - The Golden Mummy

The Golden Mummy,

Archaeologist Zahi Hawass has been excavating the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, south of Cairo, for several decades.

The Egyptians - The Secrets of the Pharaohs' Tombs

The Secrets of the Pharaohs' Tombs,

Zahi Hawass is still searching for the tomb of Imhotep, the vizier and architect of pharaoh Djoser's Step Pyramid.

The Egyptians - Saqqara and the Forgotten Mummies

Saqqara and the Forgotten Mummies,

In Saqqara, Zahi Hawass and his team uncover a trove of sarcophagi from the New Kingdom and Late Period. With over forty shafts dug, they anticipate rich discoveries.

The Egyptians - The Mysterious Coffins

The Mysterious Coffins,

Despite months of excavation yielding numerous sarcophagi, Zahi Hawass discovers a stone coffin hinting at a vizier's presence from the New Kingdom. Yet, inside, an unexpected surprise awaits.

The Egyptians - Tutankhamun: The Untold Discovery

Tutankhamun: The Untold Discovery,

Through new research and 3D imagery, revisit the discovery of boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen and its continuing impact today, 100 years after.

The Egyptians - Cleopatra: The Mystery of the Mummified Hand

Cleopatra: The Mystery of the Mummified Hand,

For years, Egyptologists sought Cleopatra's tomb, a treasure yet undiscovered. But a recent find offers hope—a mummified hand, claimed to be hers, surfaced in an American collector's possession.

Details

The Egyptians

Documentary

TV-G

1 Season

53m

Journey through millennia with 'The Egyptians,' exploring iconic landmarks like the 'Top 7 Pyramids' and 'Cleopatra's Secret Tomb.' Decode mysteries in 'Decoding Saqqara' and 'Eternal Egypt' and more!

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