The glittering treasures of his tomb were the most thrilling archaeological find in history. The world was afire with excitement when explorers discovered the intact crypt of the boy king Tutankhamun in the 1920s. His sepulchre was filled with unimaginable riches - solid gold and jewels, along with the many objects ancient Egyptians thought a king would need on his journey through the underworld. This extraordinary programme is the ultimate tour of King Tutankhamun's tomb, from the making of this famous royal mummy to the debate over its deadly curse.
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