Chasing Mummies

Chasing Mummies

2010
Chasing Mummies
Chasing Mummies

Chasing Mummies

4.5 | TV-PG | en | Documentary

Chasing Mummies: The Amazing Adventures of Zahi Hawass is a reality television series which is airing on The History Channel in the United States. Produced by Boutique TV, this series depicts the adventures of archaeologist and Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass and his discoveries in Egypt as he is followed by young archeological fellows and a camera crew. The series began on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 and aired Wednesdays at 10pm on the History Channel. The shows illustrates the complexities in the almost never-ending quest to preserve and discover artifacts from ancient Egypt.

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Seasons & Episodes

1
EP10  Buried
Sep. 15,2010
Buried

Zahi's truly-devoted archaeological workers name a brand new tomb complex in Luxor after their boss; the crew goes deep underground to discover five intact burials and a murdered mummy.

EP9  Cursed
Sep. 08,2010
Cursed

Alice, the marine archaeologist from Alexandria, wants to ask Zahi for a spot in the fellowship program; Zahi wants to see if the long-forgotten Falcon Galleries can be restored as a new tourist destination.

EP8  Bats
Sep. 01,2010
Bats

Zahi goes to the Giza Plateau to explore caves beneath the plateau in an effort to disprove a theory about underground passages to the Sphinx, but he has to contend with the bats that dwell there; and he agrees to attend a local wedding celebration.

EP7  Meltdown
Aug. 25,2010
Meltdown

Zahi is getting ready to open two sealed tombs for the first time in thousands of years, but Zoe is late again; At the ``Festival of the Sacrifice,'' Derek and Allan begin to learn about the customs and traditions of their host country.

EP6  Robbed
Aug. 18,2010
Robbed

Zahi heads to Sheikh Sobey and discovers an amazing mummy inside a sarcophagus; a missing piece of an offering table is headed back to Karnak Temple in Luxor from New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.

EP5  Sunken
Aug. 11,2010
Sunken

Zahi permits archaeologists from the Hellenic Institute to dive into the Mediterranean Sea and bring up a nine-ton pylon that is a confirmed part of Cleopatra's historic shrine.

EP4  Discovered
Aug. 04,2010
Discovered

Army maneuvers have shut down the guys journey to restore an ancient minaret and now they must take a treacherous journey through the White Desert to camp overnight.

EP3  Lost
Jul. 28,2010
Lost

Most people experience something rare or exceptional once or twice in a lifetime, but Zahi Hawass, unimpeded by his tireless lust for adventure, lives many lifetimes in a single day; Zahi moves from a dig site in Saqqara...descending deep underground to uncover a cache of mummies; to the Workmen's Cemetery; and finally, discovers a rare and important piece of Egyptian history...a beautiful anthropoid sarcophagus from the 26th Dynasty! After a day like that, anyone would be ready to end their day...not Zahi...he's going to party at one of Cairo's latest hotspots!

EP2  Trapped
Jul. 21,2010
Trapped

Zahi takes a final journey to the Five Chambers pyramid to document the ancient graffiti on the walls and prove his theory; a near-death experience leaves all gasping for air.

EP1  Stuck
Jul. 14,2010
Stuck

Zahi supervises the restoration of the Step Pyramid; Lindsay almost loses her job; Zoe gets locked inside the pyramid and Zahi races to save her.

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4.5 | TV-PG | en | Documentary , Action & Adventure , Reality | More Info
Released: 2010-07-14 | Released Producted By: The Greif Company , Thinkfactory Media Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.history.com/shows/chasing-mummies/
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Chasing Mummies: The Amazing Adventures of Zahi Hawass is a reality television series which is airing on The History Channel in the United States. Produced by Boutique TV, this series depicts the adventures of archaeologist and Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass and his discoveries in Egypt as he is followed by young archeological fellows and a camera crew. The series began on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 and aired Wednesdays at 10pm on the History Channel. The shows illustrates the complexities in the almost never-ending quest to preserve and discover artifacts from ancient Egypt.

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Reviews

Carl Forsyth This is without a doubt, the worst wannabe-documentary program I have ever seen. It's poorly scripted, the so-called Interns who have flown half way around the world know nothing about the archaeology they have studied so well that they go to Egypt as an Intern. Dr Hawass is a short tempered bully who likes nothing more than to shout and scream at people for even the most simple mistakes. Think of him as the Gordon Ramsay of Egypt. I stopped watching the 3 DVD box set half way through the second episode. Don't be fooled by the History Channel Logo or the professional looking box set packaging because it's a scam. Never buy this. Never, Never, NEVER!
cosmospacely I've never seen such an awful show. I just watched episode 2 where the high point was when one of the actors relieved herself inside the Khufu pyramid.This is not even a reality show. That may have actually been interesting and we probably would have learned something. Instead, this is a poorly written TV show where some of the characters just happen to use their real names.Every attempt at 'suspense' is ridiculous. As they are walking up the Grand Gallery, they are short of breath and nervous with their cute little hard hats on, second-guessing their decision to go into the pyramid. I guess it would have been dramatic for us, except that we visited Egypt last Feb/May (couple of weeks after revolution) and my little 4-year-old and her two sisters thought walking up to the king's burial chamber was a blast.What a waste.
indicaraynne The acting aside, Chasing Mummies still takes you places you will not likely be able to see in person. I was fascinated by the tombs, the bustle and activity in the backgrounds, the sounds, and the sights. I have learned from this show, and entirely enjoyed it. If you are looking for a stern documentary, this is not for you, but if you like some informative entertainment this works. For all of the comments that were blasting Dr. Zahi Hawass, people seem to forget that the rest of the title of this series is The Amazing Adventures of Zahi Hawass. So it seems to me that the show gives exactly what should be expected. Sure, it could be better, but I personally take what I can get when it comes to Egypt and all it's wonders.
pwhitely I think we all got tricked into watching this show. I can't imagine how the History Channel could think this was going to fool anyone. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be dramatic re-enactments of events that took place throughout his career or just a straight scripted show but it is just awful. The acting is so bad you owe it to yourself to watch part of an episode just to see it.I find myself calling into question everything I have ever heard the once esteemed Dr. Zahi Hawass speak about. I think the History Channels credibility is going to be permanently damaged by this show if it is on the air for more than few episodes unless it develops some kind of cult following like the films of Ed Wood.