Our Study Day will unpack historical efforts to protect and preserve Egypt’s heritage as well as the concept of ‘preservation’, what has been preserved, for whom, and why. Start time: 13:00 (UK).
Join us at the EES London office and walk the walls that are etched with the memories of the Society before our building is redeveloped! Saturday 6 June, 10:00-16:00 (UK Time).
Join our screening of the 1999 cinematic masterpiece The Mummy. This event is held in memory of John J Johnston, Vice-Chair of the EES and dearly missed colleague. Start time: 17:30 (UK)
EES Director Carl Graves presents the unique history of Egyptology from the viewpoint of Camden – the base of the EES, on and off, since it first found premises in 1892. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 15:00 (Egypt)
[WARNING: Human remains featured] An introduction to ancient Egyptian coffins by Jaume Vilaró Fabregat, including their reflection of wider beliefs and practices. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 15:00 (Egypt)
Read, in hieroglyphs, selected passages from the major funerary text corpora, including the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, Book of the Dead, and Amduat with Christina Geisen. Start time - 18:00 (UK) / 20:00 (Egypt)
From female pharaohs to God’s Wives to everyday women as wives and mothers, Jen Turner will examine women’s roles as portrayed in ancient Egyptian art this Women's History Month. Start time - 18:00 (UK) / 20:00 (Egypt)
Hana Navratilova presents Who Was Who in Egyptology, outlining current priorities to enhance this vital resource towards a comprehensive and inclusive history. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 15:00 (Egypt)
