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19 November 2022 - 19 November 2022

9:30AM - 5:30PM

The Literary and Philosophical Society, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Join us for this hybrid study day marking the 100th anniversary of the rediscovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun.

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The mask of Tutankhamun

The North East Ancient Egypt Society is hosting this hybrid event at the Literary and Philosophical Society in Newcastle upon Tyne. Focusing on the tomb of Tutankhamun, this study day marks the 100th anniversary of its discovery.

 

Programme

09:30 Doors and Zoom open
10:00 - 11:00

Rachel Barclay and Penny Wilson

There was Light - Amenhotep III and His Dazzling World

11:00 - 12:00

Aidan Dodson

The Modern Rediscovery of Tutankhamun

12:00 - 13:30 Lunch break and North East Ancient Egypt Society AGM
13:30 - 14:30

Jun Wong

After Amarna: Temple restorations under the reign of Tutankhamun and beyond

14:30 - 15:30

Janice Kamrin

Digging in Winlock's Archives, Part 2

15:30 - 16:00 Break
16:00 - 17:00

Lori Wong

The burial chamber wall paintings in the Tomb of Tutankhamun: from creation to conservation

Pricing

£10 per person (for either online or in person entry)

Where and when

Literary & Philosophical Society

Bolbec Hall

23 Westgate Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 1SE

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