Just below the Mediterranean’s surface, in Alexandria’s harbor, lie the ruins of a mysterious ancient monument. For more than 20 years, French explorer Franck Goddio has been hoping to confirm these remains are a temple belonging to Cleopatra. If true, this discovery could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra’s reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.
Secrets of the Dead: Cleopatra’s Last Temple is a production of Label News / Label Image, in co-production with The WNET Group, in association with RMC Découverte, Mediawan Thematics for Toute l’Histoire, SBS Australia, Movistar Plus+ and Télé-Québec. Narrated by Jay O. Sanders. Directed and Produced by François Pomès. Written by Nicolas Brénéol & François Pomès. For Secrets of the Dead: Julian Lim is producer; Benjamin Phelps is senior supervising producer; Stephanie Carter is executive producer; Stephen Segaller is executive in charge.
Original production funding for Cleopatra’s Last Temple was provided by the Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée (CNC). Series funding for Secrets of the Dead is provided by public television viewers.