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The Man Who Discovered Egypt

Until the Victorian era, ancient Egypt was ravaged by tomb raiders and treasure hunters, but one English Egyptologist, Flinders Petrie, dared to challenge the status quo, pioneering a systematic approach to archaeology that would forever change the field.

Documentary about English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, who pioneered systematic methodology in archaeology.

Info about The Man Who Discovered Egypt

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: United States, Mar 28, 2012

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary