Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, the first such find since King Tutankhamun’s resting place was unearthed in 1922, Egyptian officials announced this week.

The final programme of the series looks at Tutankhamun himself. Although the discovery of his treasure-filled tomb made this king world-famous, the details of his life are harder to make out.

Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh at Luxor, which is built on the ancient city of Thebes — the first such find in the area since King Tutankhamun’s resting place ...