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202644 minPGdocumentary

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Discovering Hidden Treasure

202644 minPGdocumentary

Explorers Ran and Joe Fiennes navigate the Sahara Desert and explore underground tombs in El Minya, Egypt, as part of their archaeological pursuits.

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Channel: National Geographic

Discovering Hidden Treasure

2026• 44 minPG

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Explorers Ran and Joe Fiennes navigate the Sahara Desert and explore underground tombs in El Minya, Egypt, as part of their archaeological pursuits.

Synopsis

Explorers Ran and Joe Fiennes navigate the Sahara Desert in Egypt, engaging in dune driving to experience the vast landscape. Following their adventure, Ran conducts "black picture training," a technique designed to enhance observational skills, as they crawl through the narrow underground tombs of El Minya. This episode highlights the rich archaeological heritage of Egypt and the challenges faced by modern explorers in accessing its ancient sites.

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