Series synopsis
The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery, also known as Pyramides : les mystères révélés is a French documentary mystery television series that premiered on RMC Découverte on April 30, 2019. It ended on May 7, 2019.
The construction of the Egyptian pyramids remains an enigma, an unsolved mystery. But today, Egyptologists and archaeologists have developed a new tool which uses aerial and satellite images to provide valuable fresh clues about the position, construction, and evolution of these edifices. This series sets out to decode the mysteries of the pyramids' construction, and to recreate Egypt as it was more than 5000 years ago.
Premise
The construction of the Egyptian pyramids remains an enigma, an unsolved mystery. But today, Egyptologists and archaeologists have developed a new tool which uses aerial and satellite images to provide valuable fresh clues about the position, construction, and evolution of these edifices. This series sets out to decode the mysteries of the pyramids' construction, and to recreate Egypt as it was more than 5000 years ago.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 30, 2019 | May 7, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Khufu And The Tomb Of Secrets The Pyramid of Khufu is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World which can still be seen in its original state. 146 meters high, 230 meters wide, and made from almost 2.5 million blocks, including 63-tonne granite slabs, the Pyramid of Khufu breaks all the records. |
April 30, 2019 |
| 2 |
Saqqara, The First Pyramid At the heart of Saqqara, the largest necropolis in Egypt, which was built around 2600 BC, is the Step Pyramid of Djoser. It is surrounded by a wall, covered in hieroglyphics which form a priceless book of the dead, the greatest body of texts in all humanity. This pyramid, with its unusual design, is the first and most complex of all. |
April 30, 2019 |
| 3 |
Meidum And The Mystery Of The False Pyramid Meidum is the least-known of the pyramids of Egypt but the most mysterious. It stretches skywards and resembles a castle keep. The compound in which it is located is one of the largest monuments in the world. Thanks to the exceptional use of archaeology 2.0 and its drones, scientists can delve into the heart of this building which opens up to the skies. They can unravel the stages of its monumental construction and uncover the revolutionary techniques used. |
April 30, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RMC Découverte |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 30, 2019 |
| Last aired | May 7, 2019 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |