Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Cleopatra remains one of the most famous figures in ancient history, yet many parts of her life are still uncertain. Born in 69 BCE in Alexandria, she came to power within the turbulent Ptolemaic dynasty and fought to secure the throne of Egypt.
This documentary follows the search for Cleopatra’s lost tomb, led through the archaeological work of Kathleen Martinez at Taposiris Magna, with Zahi Hawass examining new discoveries connected to the Ptolemaic period.
Through papyri, monuments, mummies and temple remains, the film explores Cleopatra’s political strategy, her rivalry with Ptolemy the 13th, her alliance with Julius Caesar, and her association with the goddess Isis.
From Alexandria to Taposiris Magna and Koptos, the investigation retraces the life of Egypt’s last queen and the clues that may one day lead to her final resting place.
Watch to explore the history, archaeology and unanswered questions surrounding Cleopatra’s tomb.
Documentary: Cleopatra’s Secret Tomb - épisode 1
Directed by: Julien Balestier
Production: Label News (2023)
#cleopatra #cleopatrastomb #ancientegypt #egyptianhistory #egypt #juliuscaesar #caesar #archaeology #historydocumentary #fulldocumentary #documentary #film
Cleopatra remains one of the most famous figures in ancient history, yet many parts of her life are still uncertain. Born in 69 BCE in Alexandria, she came to power within the turbulent Ptolemaic dynasty and fought to secure the throne of Egypt.
This documentary follows the search for Cleopatra’s lost tomb, led through the archaeological work of Kathleen Martinez at Taposiris Magna, with Zahi Hawass examining new discoveries connected to the Ptolemaic period.
Through papyri, monuments, mummies and temple remains, the film explores Cleopatra’s political strategy, her rivalry with Ptolemy the 13th, her alliance with Julius Caesar, and her association with the goddess Isis.
From Alexandria to Taposiris Magna and Koptos, the investigation retraces the life of Egypt’s last queen and the clues that may one day lead to her final resting place.
Watch to explore the history, archaeology and unanswered questions surrounding Cleopatra’s tomb.
Documentary: Cleopatra’s Secret Tomb - épisode 1
Directed by: Julien Balestier
Production: Label News (2023)
#cleopatra #cleopatrastomb #ancientegypt #egyptianhistory #egypt #juliuscaesar #caesar #archaeology #historydocumentary #fulldocumentary #documentary #film
