Inside the Tombs of Saqqara: The Ancient Egyptian Burial Site Revealed

When:
Thursday, Sep 28, 2017 6:00p -
7:00p

Where:
Geological Hall
24 Oxfor
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Lectures & Conferences

Event website:
https://semiticmuseum.fas.harvard.edu/event/inside-tombs-saqqara-ancient-egyptian-burial-site-revealed

The pyramids and tombs of Saqqara served as the cemetery for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Recent excavations south of the pyramid of King Unas have revealed a significant embalming workshop containing a unique set of measuring cups and bowls. These are inscribed with the names of oils and substances used in mummification. Ramadan Hussein will talk about this discovery and its significance to understanding ancient Egyptian funerary rituals.

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