Legends of the Pharaohs

In Ancient Egypt, 4700 years ago, revolution is brewing, and the most ambitious building project on the planet sets off a chain of transformative events.

The discovery of a mass grave near Luxor with the bones of nearly 60 people sends archaeologists on a quest into Ancient Egypt to uncover who the remains belong to, why they were buried the way they were, and what could have led to this mass burial.

Archaeologists investigate whether Khufu, the pharaoh who ordered the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, was really the tyrant with a reputation for cruelty he was said to be.

With the help of recently unearthed diaries, exploring the final building phase of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the rituals that took place after the death of a pharaoh.

Egyptologists explore the power struggles between Khufu's sons after the pharaoh's death to determine if they hold the key to the great mystery of who built the Sphinx and why.

Egyptologists examine ancient sites and relics to determine what brought the age of the pyramids to an end after the building of iconic monuments by legendary pharaohs.