Egyptology
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Reading Tool Marks on Egyptian Stone Sculpture by Anna Serotta
365 Kaplan HallPlease join us on November 19 for Anna Serotta's lecture, Reading Tool Marks on Egyptian Stone Sculptures. This lecture presents a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the production of ancient Egyptian stone sculpture, including the systematic characterization of tool marks, the examination of ancient tools, experimental archaeology, and consultation with contemporary stone carvers. This approach is demonstrated...
NELC/ARCE-OC Co-Sponsored Lecture: Aidan Dodson
121 Dodd Hall 390 Portola Plaza, Los AngelesThe Nubian Pharaohs of Egypt The region of Nubia—now spanning the modern border between Egypt and Sudan—was long a subject of Egyptian imperial domination by its ancient pharaohs. However, in the eighth century BC matters were suddenly reversed, when the kings of Kush, the ancient name for Nubia, became the overlords of Egypt for nearly...
The Burials of the 25th Dynasty and Napatan Kings
OnlineThe Royal tombs at Kurru and Nuri belonging to the pharaohs of the 25th Dynasty and their Napatan successors exhibit remarkable similarities to the royal tombs Tanis and other Egyptian burial practices. This presentation will explore this convergence and what were the motivations behind them. Peter Lacovara (B.A. 1976, Boston University; Ph.D. 1993 The Oriental...