Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Documentary
Rating: 8.6/10
Ancient Egypt - Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings
Overview
Presented by Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher who goes on a fascinating journey in search of people like us, not the great Pharaohs, but the ordinary people who built and populated this incredible place, creating a remarkable way of life. Dr Joann explores their homes, workplaces and temples. The programme originally aired on BBC2 and we meet Kha and Meryt, an architect and his wife who lived just outside the Valley of the Kings. They left behind a treasure trove of information; their extraordinary tomb, full of objects from their lives and deaths - from make-up to death-masks, loaves of bread to life-like figurines, even the tools Kha used at work in the royal tombs. Joann Fletcher uses this to travel into the remarkable world of these Ancient Egyptians,.
This production, originally released in 2014, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.6 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: German.
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Seasons
Season 1
2 Episodes • Aired 2014-04-22
Dr Joann Fletcher asks what everyday life was like in ancient Egypt for ordinary people.