Let us take you back in time nearly five thousand years to unlock the mysteries of the civilisation that built the greatest monuments the world has ever seen.

This one-off special takes viewers beyond scientific analysis and modern archaeology to unlock some of Egypt's hidden secrets.

Joined by a team of leading scientists, world-renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass travels from one end of the country to the other, guiding viewers through ten of history's most important discoveries; from Khufu’s boat to the unfinished obelisk.

These mega-constructions, major battles, religion and magic uncover the exotic and complex stories of the lives of kings, queens and thousands of ordinary people, decoding their extraordinary achievements.

Through this analysis, our experts reveal the people who developed many of the architectures, beliefs and disciplines that rule our modern world today.

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