Ancient Egypt By TrainSeason 1, Episode 1 - Alexandria

Professor Alice Roberts gets exclusive access to some of the most recently uncovered archaeology in Egypt as she travels the country by train. Starting in Alexandria, Alice goes deep underground in search of Cleopatra, she discovers how the Romans and the Greeks reacted to the treasures of Ancient Egypt and on a visit to the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria she learns how a slave became a sultan and built his own fairy tale caste.

Ancient Egypt By Train was broadcast on SBS ONE at Friday 5 April 2024, 09:30. This episode was initially placed on Sunday 12 February 2023.