Ramses the Great is one of the most emblematic pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, who saw in the construction of the city of Pi-Ramses a way to reach power. But what do we really know about this king with his excessive ambition? 

Professor Henning Franzmeier and his team have recently discovered a splendid palace and treasure room inside the city walls. This documentary follows this unprecedented mission for 8 weeks and reveals for the first time the true history of the lost city of Ramses the Great.