Unknown: The Lost Pyramid (2023)
A purposeful dig into ancient Egyptian tombs with native archaeologists and without Western intervention
7.0
Movie
Egypt, United States of America
Arabic, English
Documentary, Drama
2023
MAX SALOMON
Zahi Hawass
83 min
7.0
Kerine Wint
TLDR
"With confidence of a white man", at its finest.
What it's about
Before the end of the digging season, Drs. Hawass and Waziri race to find new discoveries hidden in the sands of Egypt.
The take
In the world of excavation and wonderous breakthroughs, Unknown: The Lost Pyramid is a refreshing take on archaeology by showing the discoveries of Egyptian history from native Egyptian archaeologists. Following Dr. Hawass and his mentee, Dr. Waziri, as they race against the elements of the desert, the documentary uses their passion and egos to spearhead the narrative. Thus, every step closer feels both prideful and invasive with the constant reminder that they're excavating 2000+-year-old tombs. Comprehensive explanations and illustrative cinematography illuminate the meticulous labor that goes into Egyptology.
What stands out
Allowing Dr. Hawass to emphasize the long history of foreign (mainly white) archaeologists directs attention to the topical issue of Western claims of stolen artifacts. With this, there's a greater investment in the success of Egyptology led by Egyptian professionals. Dr. Hawass and Dr. Waziri, boastful and self-aggrandizing, keep the documentary interesting; their awe of the beauty of Egyptian history never lets it falter.
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