Conference: Between Geb and Nut - the Egyptian View of the World

Published June 11, 2010 | El Blog Del Nilo - MARQ | by MARQ and presented by Marina Escolano Poveda | The following is an hour and a half-long video of the June 9th conference presented by Marina at the MARQ. She presents her lecture in Spanish. There is also a link to more videos on the exhibit, The Enigma of the Mummy, provided.

Press Conference to be Held at Egyptian Museum

Originally published February 15, 2010 | Zahi Hawass' Blog | by Dr. Hawass | Two very important events to the Egyptology world will occur on February 17: an 11am conference to announce new discoveries surrounding the family of Tutankhamun and the cause of the young king’s death and the publishing of these findings in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association). While you wait for those events, here's a video to keep you in the Tutmania mood:

Lecture & Symposium - Radiocarbon Dating & Egyptian Chronology

Accessed February 16, 2010 | University of Oxford | On March 17 and 18, the Research Laboratory for Archaeology & the History of Art, Oxford University will host a conference about radiocarbon dating and the Egyptian chronology. Accompanying this conference is a free public lecture and reception at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and a symposium (admission fee) that will discuss the results of the Egyptian Chronology Project (a program with the aim to investigate the consistency of the historical chronology with dates obtained via the radiocarbon method) at the Ashmolean Museum. For more detailed information, please visit the above web site. There is also a conference schedule available.

Upcoming Egypt Exploration Society Lectures and Classes

Accessed January 31, 2010 | EES | The following are upcoming ESS and non-ESS lectures, symposiums, and classes on various topics of Egyptology (click on the event titles to find more information including event descriptions and contact and registration information):

• Date:February 9 - March 16, 2010
  Class: From Dung Beetles to Double Crowns
  Presenter: Carol Andrews
  Where: The EES 3 Doughty Mews, London WC1N 2PG
  
• Date: March 17, 2010
  Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
  Free Lecture: Radiocarbon Dating and The Egyptian Chronology
  Presenters: Professor Christopher Bronk Ramsey and Dr Andrew Shortland
  Where: Oxford University Museum of Natural History in Oxford, UK
  
• Date: March 17 - 18 2010
  Free Symposium: Radiocarbon Dating and the Egyptian Chronology
  Where: Ashmolean Museum on Beaumont Street in Oxford, UK
  
• Date: May 10 - 12, 2010
  Lecture: Experiment and Experience: Ancient Egypt in the Present
  Where: The Egypt Centre, Singleton Park in Swansea SA2 8PP
  
• Date: June 10 - 12, 2010
  Conference: Disciplinary Measures? Histories of Egyptology in a Multi-Disciplinary Context
  Speakers: Elliott Colla, David Jeffreys, Jaromir Malek, Stephen Quirke and Donald Reid
  Where:TBA

More Regarding Pyramid Builders' Tombs

Originally published January 13, 2010 | Zahi Hawass' Blog | by Dr. Hawass | Not to be outdone by the mass of media disseminating the recent news about new tombs of the Giza Pyramid builders, the finding of which prove that Jewish slaves did not build the pyramids (this is nothing new to the Egyptology world, but it definitely shows that Ancient Egypt - more specifically pyramid building - still intrigues the world, even if "most people" believe aliens helped the Egyptians execute this feat that we moderns have not yet executed), Dr. Hawass' speaks of his press conference on Monday about this subject, which spans much details.

Great Egyptological Articles and Musings at Heritage Key

Originally published January 4 and 5, 2010 | Heritage Key |

The following are very interesting articles and musings published within the last 24 hours by some very fantastic writers and scholars at Heritage Key:

• January 5, 2010: Looking Forward to Speaking (and Listening) at 'Current Research in Egyptology' in Leiden by Paula Veiga
• January 5, 2010: Did Unemployed Minoan Artists Land Jobs in Ancient Egypt? by Owen Jarus
• January 5, 2010: What Value Do Replicas Hold? The Many Answers. by Ann Wuyts
• January 4, 2010: Current Research in Egyptology XI Conference at Leiden University by Ann Wuyts
• January 4, 2010: Mummy Recycling: From Ancient Rags to Paper by Ann Wuyts
• Tutankhamun - His Tombs and his Treasures (Hamburg)

Hawass' Trip to Moscow for the International Egyptology Conference

Originally published October 5, 2009 | Zahi Hawass' Blog | by Dr. Hawass

International Conference - Achievements and Problems of Modern Egyptology

Accessed September 15, 2009 | CESRAS (Centre for Egyptological Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences)

Coming to Moscow September 29 - October 4, 2009, the CESRAS will host an international conference to share experience between scholars of different countries and to discuss the latest achievements in the field of Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology, study of history, culture, religion and languages of Ancient, Graeco-Roman and Coptic Egypt. In addition, there is an exhibit associated with the conference called The Royal Cache. Secrets of Pharaohs, which features objects from the Egyptian Museum, Cairo.

Follow the above link to information about the committee, the themes, location, and fees of the conference, and contacts.

Conference - Experiment and Experience: Ancient Egypt in the Present

Accessed July 7, 2009 | University of Wales Swansea

Experimental archaeology has the potential to be a powerful research tool while being interdisciplinary. Along with experiential approaches, it is a perfect medium for education and widening participation.

This conference aims to bring together all those interested in the practice of ancient Egyptian technology. Through a series of lectures, workshops and practical demonstrations we will explore the value of a hands-on approach to understanding the past., including experimental as well as experiential approaches.

The above links provides more information on this event including contact information for those who are interested in attending the May 10, 2010 conference.

From the Valley of the Kings

Accessed June 25, 2009 | San Francisco Examiner

The following are special feature articles that chronicle the Boy King's return to San Francisco as an exhibit at the M.H. de Young Museum. Click each link to read each article:

After a Thirty-Year Wait, the Boy King is Back, by Steven Winn (about the trek and past history of Tutankhamun's artifacts to San Francisco)

Tut Mystery Revealed — Almost, by Brent Begin (Zahi Hawass speaks at a press conference about the exhibit at the museum)

The Boy King is Back in Town (Major sponsors, presenters, patrons and organizers of the exhibit come together in anticipation of the show)

The King Tut Mystique, by Leslie Katz (the Fine Arts Museums Director, John Buchanan, gives his reactions to and advice about attending the exhibit)

First Tut Exhibit Nearly Missed, by Steven Winn (a bit of history of the first time the Tutankhamun collection was showcased in San Francisco in 1979, how it almost bypassed the city, and how it eventually became one of the cities to host the exhibit)

Tunneling Back Through Time, by Steven Winn (Steven Winn reminisces about his travels through Ancient Egyptian exhibits at home an throughout Egypt)

Gilded Remnants of a Lost Epoch, by Steven Winn (showcases the poster boy of the exhibit, a golden coffinette for one of Tutankhamun's internal organs)

A Life Dedicated to Antiquity, by Steven Winn (Steven Winn tells of the life and times of Zahi Hawass)

Discoveries of a Lifetime, by Steven Winn (gives a brief acknowledgment to the man who brought Tutankhamun to the world: Howard Carter)

This web page also comes with a digital companion guide of the museum's Tutankhamun exhibit.

Conferencia 'La dieta en el antiguo Egipto' en Castellón por Javier Tomás Pérez

Accessed June 14, 2009 | Instituto Valenciano de Egiptologia

Javier Tomas Perez will head a free conference June 18 entitled The Diet in Ancient Egypt: Meals, Beverages, Flavors, and Other Delights ("La dieta en el antiguo Egipto: comidas, bebidas, sabores y otros placeres").

This announcement gives a brief history of the Ancient Egyptian Diet and of the speaker, Javier Tomás Pérez.

I've provided a link so that you may read this article in English (please forgive Google Translation).

AIA Conference: Egypt in its African Context

Accessed June 11, 2009 | Archaeological Institute of America

This conference examines the very overlooked African elements of the ancient Egyptian culture. An itinerary is provided, along with themes to address in submitted papers, key speakers, and contact information. The conference takes place October 3 and 4 at the University of Manchester in Manchester, UK.

Egypt Exploration Society Newsletter

Originally published June 3, 2009 | Egyptology News Blog | by Andie Byrnes

Now that the general archaeological season in Egypt is relatively over, this newsletter from the EES gives an update on what it has been up to, including updates on fieldwork, excavation fund projects, special events and interviews, and upcoming events.

A link to the EES Annual Conference 2009 programme is provided.

Follow this link to view pictures of the EES' recent events and activities.

EES Annual Conference 2009: New Explorations

Originally published May 29, 2009 | Egypt at the Manchester Museum | by Karen Exell

If you find yourself in London June 20 - 21, you can attend the Egypt Exploration Society's Annual Conference, where field directors will present recent fieldwork in Egypt.