


Flinders Petrie and the Discovery of Egypt - London
From $180
Summary
The Petrie Museum contains one of the greatest collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology in the world, housing more than 80,000 objects, and yet remarkably few people are even aware of its existence. The collection tells the story of the Nile Valley from prehistory to the rise of the pharaohs to the time of Alexander the Great and beyond.
The Museum’s extensive array of everyday objects provide unique insight into daily life in Ancient Egypt. Much of the material comes from excavations conducted by William Flinders Petrie, one of the fathers of Egyptology - making the story of the Museum very much the story of modern archaeology itself. The day is led by renowned Egyptologist Lucia Gahlin, and features a rare chance to handle Egyptian artefacts - a very special and unforgettable experience.
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Lucia Gahlin
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Lucia Gahlin is a specialist in the archaeology of Ancient Egypt and has been leading archaeological tours to Egypt for over 20 years. She is an Honorary Research Associate at University College London’s Institute of Archaeology.

Tour dates & prices
Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Guided by | Price | Availability |
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June 18 2021 | AXPM210618 | June 18 2021 (Friday) | Lucia Gahlin | $180 (ex. flights) |
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November 19 2021 | AXPM211119 | November 19 2021 (Friday) | Lucia Gahlin | $180 (ex. flights) |
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April 22 2022 | AXPM220422 | April 22 2022 (Friday) | Lucia Gahlin | $172 (ex. flights) |
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June 24 2022 | AXPM220624 | June 24 2022 (Friday) | Lucia Gahlin | $172 (ex. flights) |
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September 2 2022 | AXPM220902 | September 2 2022 (Friday) | Lucia Gahlin | $172 (ex. flights) |
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