A Scottish society promoting the study of Ancient Egypt. Full annual programme of lectures and activities.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined December 2015
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Egyptology Scotland retweeted
Our volunteers have been digitising Lantern Slides recently. A collection that belonged to Anthony John Arkell reveals how he presented his excavations in lectures during the 20th Century.
ℹ️ees.ac.uk/resource/ls-12-ark…
📸Container housing LS.12 with A.J. Arkell written on the bottom
Egyptology Scotland retweeted
A new article by Nick Reeves examining the symbolism of the 'Riqqeh Pectoral' @McrMuseum - a wonderful example of the nuanced interpretations even well-known objects can invite: academia.edu/145466342/The_R…
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The EES Oxyrhynchus Papyri collection is the largest of its kind in the world with an estimated half a million fragments.
📺 EES Oxyrhynchus Papyri collection youtube.com/watch?v=Y4G7HRZ7…
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A photographic exhibition at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s Tahrir Square is revealing the unmatched beauty of Queen Nefertari’s tomb.
Nefertari opens in Tahrir Square: english.ahram.org.eg/NewsCon…
Egyptology Scotland retweeted
Cleopatra’s Needle on the Embankment was presented to the UK in 1819 by the ruler of Egypt & Sudan Muhammad Ali, to commemorate victories at the Battle of the Nile & of Alexandria. The UK government welcomed the gesture but wouldn’t pay for its transportation. (1/6)
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Egypt restores colossal statues of pharaoh 3,200 years after earthquake | The National thenationalnews.com/news/men…
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Remains of King Nyuserre’s Valley Temple uncovered in Abusir: english.ahram.org.eg/News/55…
Egyptology Scotland retweeted
The #BBC's landmark history series Civilisations is back...
in partnership with the British Museum, the 4-part series looks at Rome, Egypt, the Aztecs and Japan, with Egypt bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002mr9… focusing on the reign of Cleopatra (complete with her trademark hairstyle)🥰
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How Rodin's Collection of 1,000 Egyptian Artifacts Shaped His Sculpture news.artnet.com/art-world/ro…
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Archaeologists identify Pharaoh Sheshonq III’s sarcophagus alongside 225 ushabti figurines in ancient Tanis archaeologymag.com/2025/11/u…
Egyptology Scotland retweeted
My first EVER visit to the pyramid of Pepi I at South Saqqara! Pepi Meryre c. 2321-2287 BCE was buried surrounded by the longest extant set of Pyramid Texts. The name of his complex ('Pepi-Men-Nefer', 'Established is the Perfection of Pepi') became that of the capital: #Memphis.
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Major Tanis Discovery Reshapes Third Intermediate Period Burials shorturl.at/Zq14X @yukinegy #Egypt #Archaeology #Egyptology
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Really extraordinary pieces I'd never seen before: 'Faiyum-portrait'-style paintings as the focus, and painted onto the doorleaves, of domestic(?) shrines. Both from the Roman Period Faiyum. Wow.
#Egypt #Egyptology #Classics #painting #imvisiting #portraiture
Egyptology Scotland retweeted
The @ISAC_UChicago Museum at UChicago is launching a new Data Research Center, bringing together data science, AI and the humanities for a "transformative" approach to studying the ancient world.
Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6011tR4mb
Egyptology Scotland retweeted
Starting November 16th, entry to the Grand Egyptian Museum requires advance booking with time slots.
From December 1, 2025, tickets will be online only via gem.eg.
NO on-site ticket sales until further notice.
Egyptology Scotland retweeted
With all the hype around the GEM, if you make it to Cairo don't be put off a visit to the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square. Today's highlights for me included: Tanis funerary items, the Narmer Palette and a NEW display of painted plaster from the palace of Malkata 🤩
Egyptology Scotland retweeted
Very honoured to help mark @EgyptScotland's silver jubilee and to remember some very special Scottish Egyptologists 🇪🇬🏴🩶
egyptologyscotland.co.uk/eve…
Egyptology Scotland retweeted
A new era of ancient wonders begins.
📆 Official Grand Opening on November 1
📆 Opening to the public on November 4.
🎟️ Click here to reserve your ticket: gemcountdown.com/
Egyptology Scotland retweeted
The GEM Complex is now offering limited access to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. visit-gem.com/en/home
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A joint Egyptian-French mission has uncovered the oldest city and settlement dating back to the Middle Kingdom in the archaeological area of the Karnak Temple.
Integrated ancient city uncovered in Karnak, dating back to 2000 BC: egyptindependent.com/integra…