Dr Yasmin El Shazly From Tutankhamin Allies And Enemies On PBS

Published: Nov. 24, 2022, 1 a.m.

More than a collection of priceless artifacts, Tutankhamun’s legacy places him at the center of one of the most intriguing political thrillers of all human history. By following the clues through the eyes of Egyptian researchers, like Dr. El Shazly, audiences are in for an immersive, authentic story unlike any other telling of this fascinating tale.


Produced and shot on location by an all-Egyptian crew, the film aims to share the Egyptian pharaoh’s story from his point of view and unpacks the short-lived human existence of the “Boy King.” Using drone footage and computed tomography science (CT scans), TUTANKHAMUN: ALLIES & ENEMIES takes a closer look at King Tut’s burial. The Egyptian team led by Dr. El Shazly gives viewers special access to newly discovered tombs that shed light on new theories about the politics and intrigue of this dramatic period of seismic change in Egyptian history. Journeying across Egypt from Cairo to Luxor, the film provides an in-depth exploration pursuing answers about King Tut, the powers and people that impacted his life and death, and the legacy his reign left behind.