Aired Tuesday 21 January, 2:00am - 3:00amon BBC Four

Ancient Invisible Cities

Name: 2:00am - Series 1 Episode 1
Start: 2025-01-21T02:00:00Z
End: 2025-01-21T03:00:00Z
Location: BBC Four

Series 1 Episode 1: Cairo

Dr Michael Scott uses the latest 3D-scanning technology to reveal the historical secrets of Cairo and Ancient Egypt. He explores the first pyramid ever built at Saqqara and finds out how it helped inspire the Great Pyramid of Giza. The 3D scans confirm just how accurately the Great Pyramid was designed and constructed. Michael also investigates the sphinx to try to determine which pharaoh it represents.

Category: Documentary / History
Original air date: 07/09/2018

Cast and crew

Andrew ThompsonDirector
Michael ScottHost