Expedition Unknown

Josh travels to the ancient Kingdom of Kush to explore a submerged pyramid tomb belonging to a king, using specialised diving equipment. The dive may reveal crucial clues about the mysterious civilisation that once ruled over Egypt, shedding light on its lost history.

is a programme episode that follows a single, focused investigation. The title hints at an underwater exploration linked to ancient Egyptian history, and the format centres on a present‑day attempt to reach a long‑lost burial site. It’s presented as a straightforward factual piece rather than a dramatised series. In this installment, the host, Josh, travels to the historic Kingdom of Kush with the aim of diving into a pyramid tomb that is now submerged. The tomb belongs to a king whose final resting place lies beneath flood‑filled chambers. By entering the water‑logged structure, Josh hopes to gather evidence that might clarify how this once‑powerful civilisation managed to dominate Egypt. The setting of the dive is significant: Kush was a rival and, at times, a ruler of Egypt, and its pyramids remain less explored than those on the Nile’s western bank. The episode follows Josh as he prepares equipment, navigates the murky waters, and enters the sealed interior, all while documenting the physical condition of the stonework and any artefacts that survive the inundation. If the expedition succeeds, the findings could provide a missing piece in the puzzle of how the Kushite empire rose to prominence and eventually overtook its northern neighbour. The potential to unlock that mystery drives the narrative, positioning the underwater excavation as a key to understanding a pivotal chapter of ancient African history.