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The civilization of ancient Egypt has long held a fascination for modern people. The Sphinx, the pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, and treasure all provide tantalizing clues to this enigmatic culture, whose architectural achievements stand like question marks in the desert sand. This program is the second part of a four-volume series, hosted by Peter Woodward, which presents a fresh look at the Egyptians. In it, archaeologists use their state-of-the-art technology to learn more about Ramses II. The program takes the viewer on site to see recently discovered chambers in KV5, which may contain the mummies of the great pharaoh's children.