Series
Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank
Documentary
Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank is a BBC Television documentary series in which Dan Cruickshank explores the mysteries of Ancient Egypt.
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Seasons & episodes
1Secrets of the Tomb Builders30 Oct 2005 · 30mDan visits the magnificent underground tombs in the Valley of the Kings, in search of clues about the unsung heroes of this ancient world - the mysterious community of craftsmen who spent their lives building lavish burial chambers for the pharaohs.
2The Pharaoh Hunter6 Nov 2005 · 30mDan traces the unexpected twists and mysteries in the life of Howard Carter, the great British archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, and reveals the hidden legacy of Carter's work.
3The Rebel Pharaoh13 Nov 2005 · 30mDan Cruickshank travels the Nile, from magnificent Karnak to the desolate ruins of El Amarna, in search of the truth about Akhenaten, the most radical and mysterious pharaoh ever to rule Egypt, and his beautiful wife Nefertiti.
4Building for Eternity20 Nov 2005 · 30mDan Cruickshank discovers the ingenious techniques that the ancient Egyptians used to make their pyramids, temples and mummies last forever, driven by their obsession with magic and the afterlife.- 5Pharaoh's Wives28 Nov 2005 · 30mDan delves into the dark side of the court of Ramesses III, tracing the conspiracy that spread through his harem and may have led to his mysterious death.
6The Death of Ancient Egypt4 Dec 2005 · 30mOn a lonely island in the River Nile, Dan visits the last-known hieroglyphic inscription in Egypt and discovers the surprising truth about those responsible for the final, brutal collapse of this great civilisation, a culture that had lasted more than 3,000 years.
Details
- First aired
- 30 Oct 2005
- Last aired
- 4 Dec 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 1 on TMDB
Cast
Dan CruickshankSelf - Presenter
