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Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank (2005–2005) — travel · history on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded December 4, 2005.
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Genre
Travel · History
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
October 30, 2005
Ended
December 4, 2005
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season
6episodes

About Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank

Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank ended on December 4, 2005, after its initial season aired on BBC Two.

This travel and history series followed Dan Cruickshank, a long-time enthusiast of Ancient Egypt, as he explored the country's most famous archaeological sites and uncovered stories from its civilization. The show took viewers on journeys from the ancient capital of Alexandria to the island temple of Philae in the south, highlighting notable locations such as the temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Dendera, as well as the Theban necropolis on the Nile's west bank. Cruickshank also visited the Valley of the Kings, the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahri, and Ramesses II's Ramesseum, revealing the mysteries and history behind these ancient monuments.

The series was a documentary-style exploration that combined travel with historical insights, providing a detailed look at Egypt's rich cultural heritage. It first aired on October 30, 2005, and concluded with its sixth episode on December 4, 2005. The show featured Dan Cruickshank as the presenter and had a runtime of 30 minutes per episode.

Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank episode schedule

6 aired

Aired · 6

DateEp.Title
December 4, 2005 S1·E6 The Death of Ancient Egypt
November 27, 2005 S1·E5 Pharaoh's Wives
November 20, 2005 S1·E4 Building for Eternity
November 13, 2005 S1·E3 The Rebel Pharaoh
November 6, 2005 S1·E2 The Pharaoh Hunter
October 30, 2005 S1·E1 The Secrets of the Tomb Builders

Egyptian Journeys with Dan Cruickshank cast