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Hear the enthralling story of the great King’s Valley – home to the Tut tomb, and the burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom Pharaohs!
For nearly 500 years (c.1500 to 1000 BCE) The Valley of the Kings was the place where the Pharaohs of Egypt hid their tombs. Thanks to the recent work of the Theban Mapping Project (and Dr. Kent Weeks), these tombs have been lovingly preserved, well lit, made more accessible and (through signage and resources) their mysterious texts made more comprehensible to travelers.
In this enriching talk by a Canadian Egyptologist, you will learn how this burial ground began, how it evolved and why it ended. Penetrate the labyrinthine passageways, and decipher some of the secret texts on the walls strange images and hieroglyphics that remain vividly colourful 3000 years later. We will look at the history, the kings, the talented workmen … and religious beliefs behind this fabled place – one of the world’s greatest ancien
Travel back in time with Egyptologist Laura Ranieri Roy to relive the adventures of the early explorers who ventured down the Nile in the Victorian and Edwardian age. What wonders did they bring back from the Land of the Pharaohs? From Currelly, founder of the Royal Ontario Museum to Niagara Falls own Sydney Barnett, you will learn about travel, exploration, and acquisition in Egypt during the golden age of discovery – including the story of Ramses the 1st and how he originally got to Niagara.
A talk by Laura Ranieri Roy, MA Egyptology and Founder, Ancient Egypt Alive Wake up to the Trusted Mideast News source Mideast Daily News Email