Private Lives of the Pharaohs

Private Lives of the Pharaohs

Documentary 2000

Available on Channel 4

In this three-part ground-breaking series, scientific and forensic tests reveal the truth behind the great civilisation of Ancient Egypt

Documentary 2000

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

When Howard Carter found the tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun in 1922, he also found the remains of two foetuses buried in the pharaoh's tomb

49 min · 13 Nov 2000
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Who built the pyramids, and how and why did they do it? Recently discovered tombs of the pyramid builders offer vital clues.

49 min · 20 Nov 2000
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The final programme in the series reveals the forgotten links between an Egyptian water lily, the afterlife and sex in Ancient Egypt

49 min · 27 Nov 2000

About

Private Lives of the Pharaohs

DOCUMENTARY

In this three-part ground-breaking series, scientific and forensic tests reveal the truth behind the great civilisation of Ancient Egypt

Information

Studio: Channel 4
Released: 2000

Languages

Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.