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What’s it really like to be an archaeologist in the Middle East? How can modern travelers experience Egypt beyond the pyramids and tourist traps? What will survive from our digital age when future archaeologists dig through our ruins, and how does studying ancient civilizations change the way you see the world today?
Canadian ex-archaeologist and award-winning author Sean McLachlan shares insights from 25 years of full-time writing and decades of travel through Egypt, Morocco, and the Middle East.
Sean McLachlan is a Canadian ex-archaeologist and the multi-award-winning author of history, travel, and fiction. His books include The Masked Man of Cairo Historical Detective series, the Moroccan Mysteries, and post-apocalyptic sci-fi series, Toxic World.
- Sean’s previous archaeology career in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, including dangerous moments
- The reality of archaeological fieldwork vs. Hollywood portrayals, from Roman bath games to 3000-year-old fingerprints
- His Masked Man of Cairo detective series set in 1919 Egypt during the independence movement
- Hidden gems in Egypt beyond ancient sites: Islamic Cairo, desert oases, Coptic monasteries, and the new museums
- Practical travel advice for Egypt and the Middle East, including cultural sensitivity and safety tips
- His post-apocalyptic fiction and thoughts on what will survive from our civilization for future archaeologists
You can find Sean at SeanMcLachlan.net and his books here on Amazon.
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