Chris Naunton

Egyptologist, writer and broadcaster Dr Chris Naunton describes the quest to find the lost tombs of Egypt including those of Alexander the Great and Cleopatra.

Alexander and Cleopatra are both believed buried in Egypt but their tombs have never been found despite extensive searching and excavation. Naunton says there are tantalising clues about the tombs of these great leaders and of other pharaohs. Does the Valley of the Kings still hide hidden treasures and why do these mysterious tombs maintain the allure of ancient Egypt?

Naunton is best known for his television documentaries on ancient Egypt including The Man Who Discovered Egypt; Tutankhamun: The Mystery of the Burnt Mummy; and King Tut’s Tomb: The Hidden Chamber. He was the director of the Egypt Exploration Society from 2012 to 2016, and in 2015 was elected President of the International Association of Egyptologists.