Past Events

Dr Daniela Rosenow illustrates a first-hand account of Tutankhamun's discovery by Howard Carter and his team, 150 years after Carter's birth. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 17:00 (Egypt)

Discover the gods, symbols, and stories of the ancient Egyptian cosmos with Edward Scrivens. 5-week course from Thursday 2 May. Start time: 18:00 (UK) / 20:00 (Egypt)

Read the stela of Harwerre and other Middle Kingdom stelae from the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt with Joseph Clayton. 2-week course from Saturday 20 April. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 15:00 (Egypt)

Gain a basic understanding of the nature and operation of a GIS and how it can be used in Egyptian archaeology with Hannah Pethen. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 15:00 (Egypt)

Dr Carl Graves will introduce the short-lived dynasty of the Tulunids and Ibn Tulun's capital - a precursor to the modern metropolis of Cairo. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 15:00 (Egypt)

Explore features of Egyptian temples which are less frequently seen by the average visitor with Dr Kelly Accetta Crowe. Start time: 13:00 (UK) / 15:00 (Egypt)

Ancient Egyptian food and drink in five bites. Examine the archaeological traces of Egypt’s food distribution, storage, and disposal sites with Dr Sarah Doherty. Start time - 18:00 (UK) / 20:00 (Egypt)

Join Joseph Clayton to apply your knowledge of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to reading Middle Egyptian texts. Start time - 18:00 (UK) / 20:00 (Egypt)

A Thousand Miles up the Nile. A special tour to mark the 150th anniversary of Amelia Edwards' visit to Egypt and Nubia.

On the 150th anniversary since her famous voyage up the Nile, hear about the life and legacy of Amelia B Edwards, founder of the Egypt Exploration Society. Start time - 17:00 (Egypt)