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This film marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb and is a journey of exploration for Egyptian co-hosts Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad into the mysteries and unanswered questions about the boy king's life, his infamous father’s religious revolution, and those advising him as he takes the throne in one of the most tumultuous periods of Egyptian history.

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Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies
Yasmin and Rashad in the Tombs and Temples of Luxor
The duo explores different tombs and temples in the West Bank and East Bank of Luxor.
Clip: S1 E1 | 2:29
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Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies
Episode 1
Explore the mysteries and unanswered questions about the boy king's life.
Episode: S1 E1 | 53:12
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Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies
Sculptor Christian Corbet on Building a Bust for Tutankhamun
Christian Corbet explains his work on the 3D print of Tutankhamun's skull.
Clip: S1 E2 | 2:32
Episodes
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Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies
Episode 2
Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad travel throughout Egypt in search of answers.
Episode: S1 E2 | 53:12
Extras
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Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies
Yasmin and Rashad Meet Dr. Tarek Tawfik at Ay's Tomb
A tour of Ay's tomb with Egyptologist Dr. Tarek Tawfik.
Clip: S1 E2 | 3:21
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Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies
Meet Dr. Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad
Yasmin and Rashad head to the Egyptian Museum.
Clip: S1 E1 | 2:19
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Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies
Preview
Explore King Tutankhamun's life and legacy.
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Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies
Episode 2 Preview
Uncover more mysteries and historical inconsistencies behind King Tut's life and burial.
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Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies
Episode 1 Preview
Explore the mysteries of King Tut's life and burial.
Preview: S1 E1 | 0:30
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Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies
Yasmin and Rashad Visit the Royal Tomb in Amarna
Yasmin and Rashad look at key inscriptions that depict Tutankhamun as a baby.
Clip: S1 E1 | 1:29