COVID-19 has DECIMATED tourism in Egypt but MILLIONS of Egyptian people depend on tourism for survival. At times like this heritage is DANGEROUSLY at risk and needs your HELP now. A little money can go a long way toward PROTECTING heritage and supporting those working with it. Please donate to our grant programme NOW. Read more
Wouldn't it be great if our magazine Egyptian Archaeology would be available online as well? Well, now it is, through a free digital publishing platform! Read more
We are delighted to announce that the Egypt Exploration Society is now recognised by the British Schools & Universities Foundation in the US. Read more
The biannual Egyptology Congress will now be held virtually in 2020 Read more
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Changes to operations in response to COVID-19 Read more
This year’s AGM will be held virtually on 21st November 2020. Here we provide details of the Board’s recommendations for election as Trustees and some further details for the event. Read more
A message from the Director Read more
A update about recent developments at the EES from Dr Linda Steynor, Chair of the Egypt Exploration Society Read more
What do we do when the EES pioneers we admire were also looters, racists, and white supremacists? A report about the online discussion with Heba Abd el Gawad (Egypt’s Dispersed Heritage), Carl Graves (EES) and Stephanie Boonstra (EES). Read more
Would you like to become a trustee of the EES? Or do you know someone who you think would be a useful addition to the Board? Read more
The EES is proud to support Egyptian and Sudanese researchers to be published in the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology. Read more
Now you can enjoy our event programme from the comfort of your home throughout the COVID-19 outbreak! Read more