Expedition Unknown Season 3 Episode 8 Insider's Guide - Forbidden Zone

In the third season of Expedition Unknown, Josh Gates has gone on various explorations, uncovering lost treasures, mysterious puzzles, and myths hidden deep within ancient civilizations. Each episode follows Josh on his journey of discovery, exploring new destinations and mysteries with a team of experts. In episode 8 of season 3, titled "Insider's Guide - Forbidden Zone," Josh ventures into the rarely seen restricted areas of some of the world's most iconic wonders.

The episode begins with Josh at an undisclosed location, where he meets up with an individual who specializes in gaining access to areas that are prohibited to the public. Josh is told that he will gain access to the Forbidden Zone of some of the most fascinating sites in the world, such as the pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Great Wall of China.

At the Pyramids of Giza, Josh and his team enter the Forbidden Zone, which is a large underground network of chambers and corridors beneath the pyramids. The team is accompanied by an Egyptologist who explains the significance of the various symbols and hieroglyphics etched on the walls, most of which are inaccessible to the public. Josh is given a rare chance to uncover the secrets of the Forbidden Zone, including a chamber known as the Serapeum, which houses a series of large stone boxes. The mystery of the boxes is solved, revealing an astonishing theory about their purpose.

Next, the team journeys to the Great Wall of China, where they enter the Forbidden Zone surrounding a section of the wall that was destroyed by an earthquake. Josh and his team are in the company of a renowned Chinese archaeologist who inducts them into the Forbidden Zone. They explore several bricked up tunnels that were designed to lead enemies astray. Once they emerge on the other side, they find the ruins of an ancient fort, and a discovery that could rewrite history.

Finally, Josh travels to the Forbidden Zone surrounding the Sphinx, where he is given access to a recently cleared area. With the help of his team and an Egyptologist, Josh unearths a series of tunnels buried beneath the sands for centuries. The tunnels reveal an intricate system of chambers filled with treasure, art, and knowledge. The treasures are said to have belonged to a great Pharaoh, but the mystery is that there is no record of such a king in history. Josh and his team piece together the clues to uncover the true identity of the Pharaoh in question, leading to a shocking discovery.

Throughout the episode, Josh explores the wonders of the world that very few have ever seen. The Forbidden Zones are a reminder of the vast mysteries that remain hidden, waiting to be uncovered. Whether it is the tombs of the pharaohs in Egypt, the walls of the great wall in China, or the secrets beneath the Sphinx, Josh's journey to uncover the truth proves that there is always something new and exciting to discover. With each episode, he brings history to life and awakens the explorer within us all.