60 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestIn the final episode of Egypt, Jean-François Champollion has unlocked the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs but, in doing so, faces opposition from the Church and a challenge to his own beliefs.
Television drama serial about various archaeological discoveries taking place in that country's history, with the occasional 'flashback' scene involving actors portraying the ancient Egyptians themselves.
Production
Recreated digs that cost more than actual 1800s expeditions.
Acting
Andrew Sachs narrates like your poshest history teacher.
Costume
Belzoni's waistcoats deserve their own spinoff.
Creator
Jonathan Rich
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Giovanni Belzoni was a 6'7" former circus strongman who literally moved statues with his bare hands before becoming Egypt's most infamous plunderer.
The series aired during a post-Mummy franchise wave when British audiences couldn't get enough of Egypt—ironic given its critique of exactly that obsession.
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