Explore the life and times of Egypt's greatest and most powerful pharaoh, Ramesses II, who ruled for more than 66 years and who left his mark on the Egyptian landscape in the form of impressive buildings such as the spectacular temples at Karnak and Luxor. This historical program celebrates the great achievements of Ramesses II through re-creations of his court and footage of his buildings and monuments, many of which are still well-preserved.

3,200 years ago, Egypt is living the final hours of its golden age under the reign of Ramesses II. After ruling the country for 67 years, the great pharaoh dies at the old age of 92. His mummy is burried in the heart of the Valley of the Kings. This is the beginning of his great journey towards the afterlife but only under one condition: that his tomb remains off limits forever. However, in the 19th century, many European adventurers explore the tomb of the king searching for the burial chamber. Then begins an archeological investigation, which reveals the story of Ramesses II after-life.

Egyptologist Zahi Hawass presents this Discovery Channel documentary exploring the mysterious death of an ancient pharoah. Though Ramesses III, who ruled Egypt between 1186 BC and 1155 BC, would arguably have been the most powerful human being in the world during his lifetime, analysis of his mummified remains revealed that he was killed by a sharp blade. Hawass and a team of helpers set out to solve this ancient murder mystery.