What Archaeologists Discovered in Ancient Egypt | Lost Treasures of Egypt MEGA Episode | Nat Geo

What secrets are still hidden in ancient Egypt? In this Lost Treasures of Egypt MEGA Episode, National Geographic follows archaeologists seeking answers to Egypt’s most enduring mysteries, from the riddles of the Great Sphinx and the rise of the pyramids to megatombs and forgotten burial sites. Through new excavations, rare discoveries, and cutting-edge archaeology, experts search for clues about ancient Egyptian gods, pharaohs, tomb builders, mummies, and the lost chapters of Egypt’s history. Featuring three full episodes: Mysteries of the Sphinx - 00:00 Delving into one of the most enduring mysteries of ancient Egypt, this episode follows archaeologists on a mission to unravel the riddles of the Great Sphinx. Our field teams make incredible discoveries of abandoned sphinx statues and rare mummified animals, while experts search for clues to explain the role of animal gods in ancient Egypt, including the lion-bodied Sphinx of Giza. Rise of the Pyramids - 44:01 The pyramids are Egypt’s most iconic monuments, but we still don’t fully understand how they evolved. Now archaeologists launch new investigations. They unearth the pyramid builders’ lost fleet inside a mysterious cave system near the Red Sea. They use high-tech laser scanning to search for the first true pyramid and uncover the world’s oldest industrial-scale brewery which made the pyramids possible. Secrets of the Megatombs - 1:28:03 Archaeologists investigate the mysterious tombs of a little-known chapter of Egyptian history between the Pyramids and Tutankhamun. They explore the unique and spectacular mega tombs of its pharaohs, hunt for the mummy of a missing state official and unearth the burial of a member of the Egyptian high society. Their excavations unravel the intriguing story of a forgotten golden age. Watch more Lost Treasures of Egypt on Disney+: https://on.natgeo.com/4hPYo7D Explore the World with National Geographic subscriptions: https://natgeo.com/ytngmagazine ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 ➡ Get more Nat Geo Full Episodes: https://on.natgeo.com/3V5ZfHI ➡ Get wild with Nat Geo Animals Full Episodes: https://on.natgeo.com/3V2EOLO And check out more National Geographic series and specials here: ➡ Disney Plus: https://on.natgeo.com/3q6on5p ➡ Hulu: https://on.natgeo.com/3Qor0Ko ➡ NGTV: https://natgeo.com/tv ➡ ABC: https://abc.com #NationalGeographic #LostTreasuresOfEgypt #MegaEpisode About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration. Discover amazing wildlife, ancient civilizations, hidden worlds, and the incredible wonders of our Earth. Through world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore, and care about the world. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: https://nationalgeographic.com Instagram:   / natgeo   Facebook:   / natgeo   Threads: https://threads.com/@natgeo X: https://x.com/NatGeo LinkedIn:   / national-geographic   TikTok:   / natgeo   Reddit:   / nationalgeographic   Pinterest:   / natgeo   The Sphinx, Pyramids & Megatombs of Ancient Egypt | Lost Treasures of Egypt MEGA Episode | Nat Geo    • What Archaeologists Discovered in Ancient ...   National Geographic    / natgeo