Professor Scarman

ambitious dismissive of superstition authoritative reckless historic-focused

Independent archaeologist obsessed with First Dynasty relics, who disregards local warnings to force entry into a sealed tomb at Saqqara. Killed by the Eye of Horus when he breaches its chamber.

3 appearances

Ancient Egyptian archaeology

Also known as: Scarman

Professor Scarman's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

3 moments

S13E9 · Pyramids of Mars Part 1

Scarman claims the Eye of Horus

Triumphant and cocky at first, rapidly shocked and horrified as Sutekh’s wrath engulfs him

Standing triumphantly in the newly opened inner chamber of the tomb, Scarman shouts orders and insults, dismissing the fleeing workers and fixes the Eye of Horus with an arched brow. …

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S13E9 · Pyramids of Mars Part 1

Workers flee as Sutekh awakens

Externally composed but internally impatient; his dismissive words mask latent anxiety that never rises to fear.

Professor Scarman stands in the dimly lit tomb, gripping a mattock as he forces apart the sealed stones. His oil lamp flickers over the Eye of Horus, casting eerie shadows …

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S13E9 · Pyramids of Mars Part 1

Scarman collapses to Sutekh’s curse

Overconfident certainty masking deep-seated denial of danger

Using a mattock Scarman forces apart the sealed stones of the inner chamber, ignoring Achmed’s shouted warning in Arabic. As he steps through the now-open doorway the green radiance of …

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