Masato Sakai explores the mysteries of ancient Egypt on "N-Spec"

Actor Masato Sakai will appear on the NHK special "Egypt: The Eternal Kingdom" (General TV), which will be broadcast from 7:30 pm on August 19th and 20th. The program will provide exclusive in-depth coverage of a survey using astrophysics technology to see inside the pyramids, revealing for the first time the mysterious space discovered in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the latest results of the clairvoyance inside Khafre's pyramid.

The first part, broadcast on the 19th, will reveal the latest results of a X-ray of the interior of the pyramid, as well as introduce the surprising theory that King Tutankhamun's tomb was originally the tomb of someone else. Analysis of Tutankhamun's treasures using AI-based facial recognition technology has revealed facts that support this theory. Using studio-based models and dioramas for verification, the show will deliver new, never-before-seen truths about ancient Egypt.

The second part, broadcast on the 20th, will delve into the mysterious, unknown Black Kingdom. Starting in the 8th century BC, five generations of kings from that country ruled Egypt, becoming known as the Black Pharaohs. In recent years, investigations into the kingdom's true nature have been conducted in Egypt and Sudan, which has ties to the kingdom, revealing its vital role in the prosperity of ancient Egypt. During a diving expedition to a pyramid submerged in the Nile River, a large amount of gold was discovered underground around the king's coffin. An inscription discovered by rock climbing on the sacred mountain of Jebel Barkal also records that the king who became the Black Pharaoh saved Egypt from crisis.

And the footprints left behind by the Black Pharaoh in ancient Egypt also offer a glimpse of a message that challenges modern times, which are shaken by intercultural conflict and division...

Sakai travels 1,000 kilometers across ancient Egypt in pursuit of the mysteries of the land, visiting various places such as the Pyramids of Giza, the tomb of King Tutankhamun, and ruins floating on the Nile River.

◇Comment from Masato Sakai

I have been to Cairo before, but this was my first time visiting Luxor and Aswan, and it was a very refreshing trip. The more I learned, the deeper the mystery became, and I was reminded that there is still so much more hidden within Egypt.

I also learned that Japanese people, including archaeologists and physicists, are making significant contributions to Egyptian studies. It would be wonderful if young people who watch this program become interested in Egypt and go on to solve its mysteries in the future. Please look forward to it.