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Egypt's Treasure Guardians

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Egypt's Treasure Guardians - Follow a select group of individuals determined to bring Egypt back from the brink: to discover more of the country’s history, keep its heritage safe and persuade tourists to visit the country again.

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About Egypt's Treasure Guardians

Egypt is home to many of the most famous archaeological treasures on Earth. But, over the last five years, Egypt has suffered a tumultuous revolution, and tourist numbers have plummeted. This show follows a select cast of individuals determined to bring Egypt back from the brink, aiming to discover more of Egypt's history, to keep its heritage safe, and to get tourists to visit the country again.