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.
The massive Middle Kingdom fortress of Buhen was excavated by the EES from 1957-64. By Carl Graves Read more
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
Amara Thornton unpacks the significance of the early 20th century magazine 'Egypt and the Sudan' housed in the Society's Special Collections. Read more
Experience and practicalities of excavating at Tell el-Amarna between the wars with Society volunteer, Susan Biddle Read more
Volunteer Dr Brigitte Balanda explores the history of a family of early Fund supporters Read more
Explore our watercolour collections. By archive intern Urška Furlan Read more
The Society for the Preservation of the Monuments of Ancient Egypt. By Carl Graves Read more
Rediscover one character from SPMAE, a few familiar names and a murder mystery! By Brigitte Balanda. Read more
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