Over 5,000 years ago, an empire arose on the banks of the Nile. Today, many of its secrets remain sheltered beneath the desert sands. Led by the archeologists who are uncovering long-lost temples, tombs and treasures, Egypt: Beyond the Pyramids examines recent discoveries that have altered our understanding of the Kingdom of the Nile. Kent Weeks reveals how he solved an ancient mystery while excavating KV5, the massive family tomb built by Ramses the Second. A visit to the Valley of the Golden Mummies sheds new light on Egyptian funerary and burial practices, while Donald Redford explains what the skeletons of Mendes tell us about the lives of ordinary Egyptians. With exclusive footage of major sites and artifacts, including the Abydos Boat Graves and the Deir El Bahri temple, Beyond the Pyramids is an up-to-the-minute look at the findings that are rewriting history.