Series synopsis
Lost Treasures of Egypt is a British documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on July 7, 2019. It stars Julian Barratt.
An immersive, action-packed and discovery-led series following International teams of Egyptologists as they unearth the world's richest seam of ancient archaeology - Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
Premise
An immersive, action-packed and discovery-led series following International teams of Egyptologists as they unearth the world's richest seam of ancient archaeology - Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Julian Barratt as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | ||
| Season 1 | 7 | July 7, 2019 | July 7, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | August 11, 2020 | September 1, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 8 | September 13, 2021 | October 18, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 9 | October 30, 2022 | December 18, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 10 | May 1, 2024 | June 27, 2024 |
| Season 6 | 8 | July 31, 2025 | August 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | |
| 2 | Episode 2 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tutankhamun’s Treasures New technology reveals why Tutankhamun’s tomb remained hidden in the Valley of the Kings, Tut’s treasures take a once-in-a-lifetime journey and archaeologists open a 4,000-year-old tomb. |
July 7, 2019 |
| 2 |
Hunt for the Pyramid Tomb We reveal lost tombs of the pyramids, hidden burial chambers and a hunt for human remains. |
July 7, 2019 |
| 3 |
Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb Archaeologists hunt for the lost tomb of Cleopatra. One team dives the sunken city of Alexandria and an explorer unearths a secret underground tunnel. |
July 7, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Secrets of Tutankhamun Technology reveals the hidden secrets of Tutankhamun’s treasures, and a team on the search for Tutankhamun’s lost quarry makes a surprising find. |
August 11, 2020 |
| 2 |
Mysteries of the Sphinx Archaeologists search for clues to unlock the mysteries of the Great Sphinx. |
August 11, 2020 |
| 3 |
Search for Cleopatra 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. |
August 18, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mystery of Tut's Tomb | September 13, 2021 |
| 2 | Legend of the Pyramid Kings | September 13, 2021 |
| 3 | Ramses Rise to Power | September 13, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tutankhamun's Death | October 30, 2022 |
| 2 | Secrets Of the Nile | November 6, 2022 |
| 3 | Ramses: Egypt's Greatest Dynasty | November 13, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Khufu's Palace Archaeologists delve into the shadows of the Great Pyramid as they unearth the remains of a royal palace. |
May 1, 2024 |
| 2 |
Forgotten Pyramid Archeologists excavate an unexplored burial chamber inside a pyramid. |
May 8, 2024 |
| 3 |
Secrets of the Mummy Tombs Archaeologists attempt to decode ancient Egyptian beliefs in the afterlife. Hidden tombs and a sealed sarcophagus give up their secrets. |
May 16, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleopatra's Perfume | July 31, 2025 |
| 2 | Ramses' Lost Temple | July 31, 2025 |
| 3 | The Curse of Tutankhamun | August 7, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 7, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 28, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |