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S02E04 - "The Pyramid Code"
Aired on Sep 22, 2009, 1:00 AM
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Secrets of the Valley of the Kings
This episode explores the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the pharaohs. A new generation of Egyptologists presents revolutionary theories on why the pharaohs abandoned the grandeur of the pyramids in favour of these secret underground tombs. AKA Valley of the Kings
Jun 9, 2009
60 min
The Real Ramses
This installment charts the life of Rameses II, the longest-lived pharaoh, who is widely regarded as Egypt's greatest ruler. New discoveries have shed more light on the king's successful reign, while Egyptologists continue to debate the nature of his character and achievements. AKA Rameses
Sep 20, 2009
60 min
Secrets of the Sphinx
Was the Sphinx originally built with a lion's head and later remodeled? Dr. Zahi Hawass presents the latest theories and evidence in the mystery of the Sphinx. AKA Sphinx
Sep 21, 2009
60 min
The Pyramid Code
The pyramids of Egypt are the most enduring monuments of the ancient world. From underground burial chambers they developed into soaring structures that revolutionized architecture. This film reveals the name of the man who designed the very first pyramid and shows how his ideas were refined and perfected, until pyramids eventually fell out of fashion altogether. AKA Pyramids
Sep 21, 2009
60 min
