Tut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets

6.9
2018

Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world sparking a global frenzy for Ancient Egypt. But over the decades since the find, many of the pharaoh’s priceless grave goods have disappeared into museum basements and archives across Egypt. Now all 5,398 objects are being reunited for the first time since their discovery at the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Many have never been seen before but together they shed new light on the short, eventful life of the so-called ‘Boy King’ and are now helping experts realize the sheer scale of Tutankhamun’s influence in the ancient world.

Production

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Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2018

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1. Treasures Rediscovered

Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world sparking a global frenzy for Ancient Egypt.

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2. Golden Mask

King Tut's incredible mask has always been the subject of debate with many scholars believing its damaged nameplate was never made specifically for him.

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3. Tales from the Tomb

Of all the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, it's the ones that paint a picture of Tutankhamun's family that are the most unsettling.

Cast

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Mark Bazeley

narrator

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