Ep 1. Mystery of the Cannibal Crypt

In the first episode of the show Egypt's Unexplained Files season 1, titled "Mystery of the Cannibal Crypt," viewers are taken on a journey through one of the most secretive and fascinating places in the world, Egypt. The episode delves deep into the unsolved mysteries and conspiracy theories surrounding the ancient civilization's history and culture.

The show begins by exploring a gruesome and mysterious crypt found in the city of Saqqara, south-west of Cairo, where thousands of years ago, a group of priests performed bizarre rituals and possibly even cannibalism. The show offers several theories of why these ancient people may have resorted to such gruesome acts. Some suggest that their religious beliefs may have led them to perform such sacrifices, while others speculate it was due to starvation or disease.

The episode then shows the discovery of a hidden room below the crypt which reveals a whole new layer of intrigue. Inside the room researchers found the remains of six mummies that were wrapped in animal hides instead of the usual linen. The show explores how the discovery of these mummies has changed the way historians perceive the ancient civilization, indicating that their culture was more diverse than previously thought.

As the story unfolds, Egypt's Unexplained Files season 1 episode 1 reveals that the crypt may have been used for a more nefarious reason than just religious sacrifice. It was discovered that many of the bodies found in the crypt had suffered trauma to the head and body, indicating that they had been possibly murdered before being placed in the crypt. This realization leads to the hypothesis that the crypt may have been used by a cult of cannibals who were part of the priesthood and may have used the human remains in their rituals.

The show then takes viewers to the modern city of Aswan, where a group of researchers have discovered ancient inscriptions that reveal secrets about the Egyptian religion. These inscriptions provide a new insight into the history and beliefs of the ancient civilization, showing that they were far more complex than previously thought. The inscription describes a god named Sabek, who was believed to have the power to transform into a crocodile, and the sacrificial ritual involved the feeding of human flesh to the sacred animal. The researchers suggest that this ancient cult may have been linked to the cannibalism that may have taken place in the crypt.

As the mystery of the cannibal crypt deepens, the episode brings in an archaeologist who has spent years studying the Egyptian culture. With his expertise, the show presents a new theory that the cannibalism may have been an attempt by the priests to gain supernatural powers by consuming the flesh of their enemies. They could have also done this to appease the gods who they believed would help them in their rituals.

The episode concludes by showing that despite hundreds of years of study and research on ancient Egypt, there are still many mysteries yet to be unraveled. Egypt's Unexplained Files season 1 episode 1 presents a fascinating insight into an ancient civilization, revealing the complexities of their culture and raising intriguing questions about their beliefs. This episode is a perfect start for the series, leaving viewers intrigued and excited to see what other unexplained mysteries lie in wait in the ancient land of Egypt.