Legends of the Pharaohs — Season 1, Episode 5: Secrets of the sphinx
Documentary • 45 min • 2 seasons, 12 episodes • ★ 5.7/10
Episode synopsis
In ancient Egypt the legendary pharaoh Khufu is now dead. Who will succeed the builder of the greatest pyramid in history? Now Egyptologists think that investigating the turmoil of the succession could solve one of ancient history’s most enduring mysteries: the riddle of the Sphinx. This is a story of lies, betrayals and history’s most enigmatic statue.
About Legends of the Pharaohs
This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a light on the personal stories of individuals who took part in the construction of the pyramids and the Great Sphinx.