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Egypt is home to many of the most famous archaeological treasures on Earth. But, over the last five years, Egypt has suffered a tumultuous revolution, and tourist numbers have plummeted. This show follows a select cast of individuals determined to bring Egypt back from the brink, aiming to discover more of Egypt's history, to keep its heritage safe, and to get tourists to visit the country again.

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Egypt's Treasure Guardians
Tomb Diving
John is excited by the amount of pottery and bone found in a cave at Gebel el Silsila.
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Undiscovered Tomb
As the end of the digging season approaches, John and Maria tidy their site.
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Egypt's Treasure Guardians
King Tut’s Treasures
One part of the Grand Egyptian Museum that is finished is the Conservation Center.
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John and Maria Hunt for Quarry Marks in Karnak
John Ward and Maria Nilsson visit the ancient religious site of Luxor.
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