Catacombs of Anubis
When:
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2015 6:00p -
9:00p
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2015 6:00p -
9:00p
Where:
Yenching Auditorium
2 Divinity Ave
Cambridge, MA
Admission:
Unknown
The necropolis of Saqqara in Egypt is the burial site of kings, commoners, and animals considered sacred by the Egyptians: bulls, cows, ibises, falcons, baboons, cats, and dogs. The Catacombs of Anubis in North Saqqara contain the mummified remains of approximately eight million animals, primarily dogs. Based on the findings of a recent full excavation of the site and the careful examination of the dog mummies found there, Paul Nicholson, Professor of Archaeology, Cardiff University will discuss in this public, illustrated lecture, the sacred role that dogs played in the cult of Anubis—the dog-headed deity associated with the afterlife—and what their mummification reveals about ancient Egyptian culture.
Free event parking is available at 52 Oxford Street Garage.
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