Mummy discovery in Münster: Inspector Thiel in a dilemma!
On May 31, 2025, Inspector Thiel's father discovers a mummy while clearing out, which leads to archaeological and criminal tensions.

Mummy discovery in Münster: Inspector Thiel in a dilemma!
Things get exciting in the latest episode of the Tatort classic “The Curse of the Mummy”! Inspector Thiel's father makes a sensational discovery while clearing out an old villa: a mummy that is thousands of years old. For Prof. Dr. For Wilfried Kastner, head of the Archaeological Institute at the University of Münster, this is a very special reason for joy. He is enthusiastic about the unexpected finds, which could be of great importance for research. But as is usual in a good crime novel, there are also skeptics. Prof. Boerne, played by Jan Josef Liefers, expresses his doubts about the authenticity of the mummy, which further heats up the mood among the investigators. ARD media library reports.
But that's not all! Inspector Frank Thiel, played by Axel Prahl, has to work on another case at the same time - a “fresh” corpse creates additional tension. While Prof. Kastner tries to analyze the mummy, Thiel has little time to deal with the archaeological finds. The cast of this episode promises high excitement: In addition to Prahl and Liefers, you can also see Friederike Kempter as Nadeshda Krusenstern and ChrisTine Urwurf as Silke Haller. The first informs.
A crime thriller full of uncertainties
The conflicts between the protagonists and the mysterious atmosphere of the mummy build a bridge between the past and the present. As the characters try to unravel the mummy's secrets, there could also be new approaches to archaeology. The next episodes will show how the discovery influences the ongoing investigation. Archeology Online shows that such finds are often associated with a multitude of questions and puzzles that need to be solved.
Will the Mummy's Curse become more than just a myth? And how will the dead corpse and the mysterious mummy be related? Fans should look forward to an exciting interplay of crime and archaeological discovery. With a variety of talented actors, including Tobias Schenke and Mechthild Großmann, nothing stands in the way of an entertaining evening of television.
“The Curse of the Mummy” not only offers exciting entertainment, but also makes you think about the stories that come to us from the past. It remains to be seen whether the question of the authenticity of the mummified remains will actually be clarified. But one thing is certain: this episode is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression!