How many seasons does Lost Treasures of Egypt have?

Lost Treasures of Egypt has 6 seasons with 49 episodes.

What network is Lost Treasures of Egypt on?

Lost Treasures of Egypt airs on National Geographic.

When did Lost Treasures of Egypt premiere?

Lost Treasures of Egypt premiered on March 5, 2019.

Lost Treasures of Egypt

Name: Lost Treasures of Egypt
Genre: Mystery, Nature, History
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Julian Barratt, Rick Robles, Colleen Darnell, Christopher Naunton, John Ward

7.9/10

National Geographic Running Mystery • Nature • History

6 Seasons · 49 Episodes · Premiered March 5, 2019

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

7 episodes

E01

Tutankhamun's Treasures

Wed, Mar 6 2019 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists unearth a long-lost box of treasures from inside Tutankhamun's tomb; new technology reveals why this boy king's resting place remained hidden from tomb robbers for thousands of years in the Valley of the Kings; a team is tasked with transporting Tut's treasures; archaeologists open a 4,000-year-old tomb.

E02

Hunt for the Pyramid Tomb

Wed, Mar 13 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

An investigation into why the great pharaohs of Egypt abandoned the pyramids of Giza and chose a secret cemetery in the Valley of the Kings in which to be buried; a team looks for clues to identify human remains found in looted graves.

E03

Cleopatra's Lost Tomb

Wed, Mar 20 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists hunt for the lost tomb of Cleopatra. One team dives the sunken city of Alexandria, and an explorer unearths a secret underground tunnel. A team takes mummies to the hospital to scan for hidden treasure. An archaeologist discovers a secret tunnel network at a forgotten temple.

E04

Tomb Raiders

Wed, Mar 27 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Nearby in Deir el Bahari, Archaeologist Antonio Morales and his team are investigating how ancient tomb builders cleverly designed their tombs to try to evade would-be thieves. Egyptologist Don Ryan works against the clock to examine the contents of Tomb 49 - and makes a dramatic discovery revealing ancient, state-sanctioned tomb robbery on an industrial scale.

E05

Warrior Pharaoh Queen

Tue, Apr 2 2019 4:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists investigate the powerful reign of one of the greatest female pharaohs in history - Hatshepsut; a discovery inside one of Hatshepsut's quarries sparks an investigation which leads to the temple of Karnak; an archaeologist excavates mummy parts.

E06

Curse of the Afterlife

Wed, Apr 10 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists find evidence about how ancient Egyptians prepared for the afterlife; a pharaoh's tomb reveals the sacred text needed to secure life after death; mummified remains reveal the lengths to which grave robbers went in search of treasure.

E07

Riches & Rulers

Thu, Jul 4 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists in Egypts Valley of the Nobles unwrap the secret lives of people from the ancient past: a royal nurse, two children, and a woman who served the rich and famous!

Season 2

8 episodes

E01

Secrets of Tutankhamun

Wed, Aug 12 2020 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Technology reveals the hidden secrets of Tutankhamun's treasures, and a team on the search for Tutankhamun's lost quarry makes a surprising find.

E02

Mysteries of the Sphinx

Wed, Aug 12 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists search for clues to unlock the mysteries of the Great Sphinx. To this day it is unclear what function the world-famous Great Sphinx of Giza once served. Animal mummies and ancient statues of mythological hybrids could help solve the "riddle of the Sphinx".

E03

Search for Cleopatra

Wed, Aug 19 2020 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Egyptologists in search of Cleopatra's tomb go beneath an ancient temple, while another team unlocks the secrets of the queen's ancient capital city.

E04

Secrets of the Pyramids

Wed, Aug 19 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

The oldest pyramid in Egypt is located in the Saqqara necropolis, south of Cairo. Somewhere here is said to be the tomb of its creator, the builder and high priest Imhotep.

E05

Hunt for Queen Nefertiti

Wed, Aug 26 2020 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists search for Egypt's mysterious Queen Nefertiti. A labyrinth of underground tombs, a buried coffin and an abandoned quarry provide clues.

E06

Ramses the Great: Empire Builder

Wed, Aug 26 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Egyptologists discover an ancient palace, while another team tracks clues across Egypt's monuments on a mission to unlock the secrets of Ramses' success.

E07

Death of the Pyramids

Wed, Sep 2 2020 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists hunt for clues to explain the abandoning of the pyramids. They unearth tactics used to protect mummies and find a 4,000-year-old tomb.

E08

Curse of the Mummy

Wed, Sep 2 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists search Egypt's ancient burial grounds to solve the mysteries of the most intriguing artifacts of all… mummies.

Season 3

8 episodes

E01

The Mystery of Tut's Tomb

Tue, Sep 14 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists investigate the mystery of Tutankhamun's small and poorly decorated tomb. Why was the Boy King banished to a tomb hardly fit for a Pharaoh?

E02

Legend of the Pyramid Kings

Tue, Sep 14 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists investigate the mysterious Kings of Egypt's Pyramid Age and discover a lost temple buried for more than four thousand years.

E03

Ramses Rise to Power

Tue, Sep 14 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists uncover evidence about Egypt's most powerful king, Ramses the Great. A maze of tombs, buried treasure, and mighty temples reveal clues.

E04

Rise of the Mummies

Tue, Sep 21 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

A group of archaeologists explores the rise of mummification, which preserves the soft tissues and organs of a dead human or animal through exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity or lack of air. They investigate what could be one of the oldest mummies ever found.

E05

Secrets of Egypt's Queens

Tue, Sep 21 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists investigate the queens of ancient Egypt, including Queen Cleopatra, a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty who was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. They excavate an unexplored pyramid for the first time in over 4000 years.

E06

Pyramid Tomb Raiders

Tue, Sep 21 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists investigate how robbers looted the pyramids and tombs of ancient Egypt, and what clues they left behind.

E07

Tutankhamun's Unsolved Secrets

Tue, Sep 28 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists are on the trail of Tutankhamun. To piece together his story, they search his tomb and beyond for secrets missed by the first explorers.

E08

Cleopatra, Egypt's Last Pharaoh

Tue, Sep 28 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists investigate the downfall of Cleopatra and hunt for her lost tomb in a secret tunnel beneath an ancient temple.

Season 4

8 episodes

E01

Tutankhamun's Death

Mon, Nov 7 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Was Tutankhamun murdered? Egyptologist Aliaa Ismail investigates the suspicious circumstance's surrounding his death, and experts unearth the find of the season from the era after the boy King's death. Plus, they make a shocking discovery that could explain more about why ancient Egyptians often died so young.

E02

Secrets Of the Nile

Mon, Nov 7 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E03

Ramses: Egypt's Greatest Dynasty

Mon, Nov 7 2022 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Unearthing new evidence about Ramses the Great, Egyptologists believe they've found an amazing tomb from his time. Plus, in the tomb of Ramses' architect, the team discovers a burial chamber piled high with ancient mummies.

E04

Mummy Hunters

Mon, Nov 14 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists hunt for mummies to reveal new evidence about Ancient Egypt. They search for clues on how the Royal mummies have survived in such good condition.

E05

Secrets Of The Lost Pyramids

Mon, Nov 14 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists study the mysterious pyramids that followed the Giza pyramids. They unearth new tombs and chambers to uncover their beguiling story. Among the gems in this episode is an excavation of the long-lost tomb of pharaoh Sahure at Abusir — Egypt's only pyramid tomb yet to be explored.

E06

Alexander The Great

Mon, Nov 14 2022 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists investigate Egypt's famous warrior king, Alexander the Great, and how he became pharaoh. Plus, the team uncovers a unique catacomb that reveals the legacy of Alexander's reign.

E07

Rise of Cleopatra

Mon, Nov 21 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists investigate Egypt's most famous female pharaoh, Cleopatra and how she exploited religion to achieve her goals. Teams excavate ancient graves and search hidden tunnels for her lost tomb.

E08

Rise of the Pyramids

Mon, Nov 21 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists unearth new evidence of how the iconic pyramids evolved. They attempt to find the first true pyramid-building period and uncover the world's oldest industrial-scale brewery, which made the pyramids possible.

Season 5

10 episodes

E01

Khufu's Palace

Fri, May 3 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E02

Forgotten Pyramid

Fri, May 10 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E03

Secrets of the Mummy Tombs

Fri, May 17 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E04

The Legend of Cleopatra

Fri, May 24 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E05

Secrets of the Megatombs

Fri, May 31 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists investigate the mysterious mega tombs of a forgotten era.

E06

The Pharaohs' Megacity

Fri, Jun 7 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E07

Secrets of the Royal Mummies

Fri, Jun 14 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Experts investigate a forgotten valley hiding a hoard of royal mummies.

E08

The Pyramid Sun Kings

Fri, Jun 21 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E09

Ramses: Master of War

Fri, Jun 28 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists explore the life and legacy of Egypt's legendary Warrior Pharaoh, Ramses the Great (or Ramses II). They discover a mass grave near the Ramses Temple at Abydos; investigate the battle strategies of Ramses at Abu Simbel, the Ramesseum at Luxor, and his new capital of Pi-Ramesses; and explore a noble's tomb of the Ramesside period at Draʻ Abu el-Naga.

E10

Tutankhamun's Secret Revolution

Fri, Jun 28 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Archaeologists uncover the secrets of Tutankhamun's dramatic religious reforms. Rejecting the Atenism established by his father, Akhenaten, he reestablished the old religion, restoring the old Egyptian gods headed by Amun. He rebuilt ancient Egypt's religion completely, reestablishing Karnac with its temples, priests, and religious rites. It was a complete religious counter-revolution. Excavations include tombs at the Dra' Abu El-Naga necropolis near Luxor and a temple near Hermopolis Magna.