Aired Tuesday 21 January, 1:00am - 1:30amon BBC Four HD

Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank

The Secrets of the Tomb Builders

Dan visits the underground tombs in the Valley of the Kings in search of clues about the community of craftsmen who spent their lives building lavish burial chambers for the Pharaohs. Across the dry desert hills beyond the Valley of the Kings Dan visits the village where the tomb-builders lived, explores their homes and reveals their personal lives through unique written records.

Category
Documentary / History
Original air date
03/06/2006
Cast and crew
  • Dan CruickshankHost