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Collection highlights

The Society's collections are unique resources of significant value to our knowledge of Egypt and the discipline of Egyptology. With over 20,000 library volumes, an estimated one million archival items, and over 500,000 papyri fragments, the research potential of these collections is enormous. In these brief essays staff, volunteers, and visiting researchers explore some of the highlights from these resources and offer some thoughts for further investigation.

Buhen: A site submerged

Buhen: A site submerged

The massive Middle Kingdom fortress of Buhen was excavated by the EES from 1957-64. By Carl Graves Read more

Published: 29th August, 2016

Updated: 20th October, 2017

Author:

Amelia Edwards: Writer. Adventurer. Explorer.

Amelia Edwards: Writer. Adventurer. Explorer.

This International Women's Day, Fern Riddell celebrates the role of women in Egyptology by taking a look at the fascinating life of Miss Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards, co-founder of the EES and driving force during its early years Read more

Published: 8th March, 2014

Updated: 20th October, 2017

Author: Carl Graves

A Magazine for the Season: The Egypt and the Sudan Collection in the EES Library

A Magazine for the Season: The Egypt and the Sudan Collection in the EES Library

Amara Thornton unpacks the significance of the early 20th century magazine 'Egypt and the Sudan' housed in the Society's Special Collections. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2021

Updated: 19th October, 2022

Author: Stephanie Boonstra

Artwork and Egyptian Archaeology

Artwork and Egyptian Archaeology

Explore our watercolour collections. By archive intern Urška Furlan Read more

Published: 28th September, 2016

Updated: 20th October, 2017

Author:

Some detective work, and a real-life murder mystery

Some detective work, and a real-life murder mystery

Rediscover one character from SPMAE, a few familiar names and a murder mystery! By Brigitte Balanda. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2017

Updated: 20th October, 2017

Author:

Hilary Waddington: Lights, camera, action

Hilary Waddington: Lights, camera, action

Experience and practicalities of excavating at Tell el-Amarna between the wars with Society volunteer, Susan Biddle Read more

Published: 26th January, 2017

Updated: 9th March, 2020

Author:

The multi-talented Mrs McClure

The multi-talented Mrs McClure

Volunteer Dr Brigitte Balanda explores the history of a family of early Fund supporters Read more

Published: 20th June, 2018

Updated: 29th June, 2018

Author: Stephanie Boonstra

A Society of its time: SPMAE

A Society of its time: SPMAE

The Society for the Preservation of the Monuments of Ancient Egypt. By Carl Graves Read more

Published: 21st May, 2017

Updated: 20th October, 2017

Author:

The Egypt Exploration Society and the Bristol Museum

The Egypt Exploration Society and the Bristol Museum

Archive volunteer Alix Robinson has been tracing object distribution from sites in Egypt to museums in the UK as part of the Artefacts of Excavation project - read more here. Read more

Published: 20th October, 2017

Author: Carl Graves

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  • Cairo Lecture: Why the famous mummy from Warsaw cannot be really pregnant?

    Cairo Lecture: Why the famous mummy from Warsaw cannot be really pregnant?

    Kamila Braulińska discusses the scientific analysis of a mummy from the National Museum in Warsaw. This event will include images of human remains. Start time - 18:00 (Egypt)

  • Conserving the EES Collections

    Conserving the EES Collections

    Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we reached our fundraising goal in order to urgently conserve items in the Society's collections.

  • Egyptian Archaeology Skills School

    Egyptian Archaeology Skills School

    The annual Egyptian Archaeology Skills School for students of Egyptology and archaeology.

  • Hieroglyphs: Unlocking Ancient Egypt

    Hieroglyphs: Unlocking Ancient Egypt

    Private viewing at the British Museum with the British Egyptian Society

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  • The royal crowns of Egypt

    The royal crowns of Egypt

    Explore the royal regalia of the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt and maybe spot some on your next museum visit!

  • P.Oxy LXXXIII 5345

    P.Oxy LXXXIII 5345

    EES statement regarding P.Oxy LXXXIII 5345

  • Membership

    Become a member

  • Gods of Egypt

    Gods of Egypt

    Thousands of gods and goddesses were worshipped in Ancient Egypt, learn about some of the most familiar deities in this lesson plan and classroom activity pack.

  • Make a gift

    Make a gift

    You can make a difference for for the future of Egyptian cultural heritage by supporting our work. We depend on passionate people like you. THANK YOU for your help.

  • Publications

    Publications

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  • Professor Obbink and missing EES papyri

    Professor Obbink and missing EES papyri

    An update

  • Egyptian Archaeology

    Egyptian Archaeology

    Our full-colour magazine, published in spring and autumn, reporting on current excavations, surveys and research in Egypt and Sudan, showcasing the work of the EES as well as of other researchers and field directors.

  • The Oxyrhynchus Papyri

    The Oxyrhynchus Papyri

    A collection of over 500,000 fragments of literary and documentary texts dating from the third century BC to the seventh century AD

  • The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology

    The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology

    The leading international journal for Egyptological research since 1914. Available to Society members as a subscription volume.

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    2ndFebruary, 2023 @TheEES
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    2ndFebruary, 2023 @TheEES
  • Marking 200 years since the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs, this major exhibition takes you through the trial… https://t.co/mIsPkqZTjn

    1stFebruary, 2023 @TheEES

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