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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · 14d

A reminder that the Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social AGM and lecture by Tom Hardwick will take place next Wednesday (1st October). Details and tickets available in the link below

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Made by the Market? An alternative history of Egyptology

Friends of the Egypt Centre lecture by Tom Hardwick - Made by the Market? An alternative history of Egyptology

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · 22d

Join us for the Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social AGM followed by a lecture by Tom Hardwick, who will explore the way the market for Egyptian antiquities has developed and demonstrate the changing roles it has played in creating a taste for ancient Egypt.

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Made by the Market? An alternative history of Egyptology

Friends of the Egypt Centre lecture by Tom Hardwick - Made by the Market? An alternative history of Egyptology

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Sep 8

@theegyptcentre.bsky.social may be closed for the next 4 months as part of a redevelopment project, but thanks to the latest technology, there are lots of ways to engage with the collection. Check out our 3D models on Sketchfab, including this relief of Khabekhnet.

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Relief of Khabekhnet (W927) - Download Free 3D model by The Egypt Centre (@TheEgyptCentre)

Painted limestone relief depicting Khabekhnet and his wife Sahte (to the right) presenting offerings to the gods Ptah (painted green), Ptah-Sokar (wearing a headdress consisting of ram horns and doubl...

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of @johnjjohnston.bsky.social. In his memory, we have made the recording of his most recent (June) Friends lecture publicly available.

Gone, but certainly never forgotten. 🍷

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From Tiber to Nile: Richard Burton’s Decade in the Ancient World - John J. Johnston

YouTube video by The Egypt Centre

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The Egypt Centre - Y Ganolfan Eifftaidd @theegyptcentre.bsky.social · Aug 26

@theegyptcentre.bsky.social will be closing on Saturday 30th of August due to the exciting refurbishment of our galleries!

We will be re-opening in January 2026. For updates, please check our website and social media pages.

We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the museum in 2026!

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jul 29

A little bit about @theegyptcentre.bsky.social ahead of our planned closure for a major redevelopment project!

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The hidden secrets from ancient Egypt you can see for free in Wales

A collar believed to have been worn by Tutankhamun's sisters and a mummified snake are among the treasures on display at Swansea University's Egypt Centre which is open free of charge to the public

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jul 28

Exciting news on some additional funding for @theegyptcentre.bsky.social's House of Death redevelopment. Thanks to the @wolfsonfdn.bsky.social for their support on the project!

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Charity’s extra boost for scheme to transform visitor facilities at the Egypt Centre

The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a £100,000 grant to the Egypt Centre at Swansea University.

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jul 7

Blog by conservation student Kayleigh Heister on the conservation & restoration of a shabti from Harrogate Museum, currently housed @theegyptcentre.bsky.social. Thanks to the wonderful restoration it has been possible to identify the owner as Djedher!
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The Restoration and Conservation of an Egyptian Shabti

This blog post has been written by Kayleigh Heister, a conservation student at Cardiff University. Before returning to university, Kayleigh ...

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 25

For anyone who might be in the Carmarthenshire area on the 5th July, I'll be giving a talk on a research project called From the tꜣwy to the Tawe, which examines Welsh collections (26 of them) with Egyptological material. Details below!

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 11

Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social lecture by @johnjjohnston.bsky.social next Wednesday (18th). This talk will discuss #RichardBurton’s decade in the ancient world (1953–1963). The event coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Welsh actor's birth.

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From Tiber to Nile: Richard Burton’s Decade in the Ancient World

Friends of the Egypt Centre lecture by John J. Johnston - From Tiber to Nile…and Back Again: Richard Burton’s Decade in the Ancient World

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 9

Now that I've had the chance to check the Zoom data, I can say that our Pre- & Early Dynastic Egypt study day was attended by 262 people (210 online and 52 in person) from across 29 countries. Thanks to all who attended! #Impact #Engagement #Research

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 7

What a fantastic day! Lots of great talks and new information shared by all our speakers. Over 250 people joined us on zoom and in person. Thank you for your support!

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 7

Last but not least, @nubt4.bsky.social and Joris van Wetering presenting from Naqada on objects in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social collection from Naqada. Amazing really!

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 7

Moving on to analysis of copper axe heads in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social, which have been the subject of a study by Martin Odler.

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 7

More analysis of vessel content from Tarkhan (grave 7), this time by Aron O'Shea. Here he is presenting on a cylindrical vessel in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social!

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 7

On to Lisa Mawdsley (talk read by Emily Tour) who is talking about the contents of a pottery vessel from grave 315 at Tarkhan, which is now in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social!

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 7

Now for the handling session in which participants get the opportunity to handle some of the objects from @theegyptcentre.bsky.social being discussed during our study day!

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 7

Final talk of the morning session with Maria Gatto presenting on the early Nubian cemetery at Armant. This was excavated by @theees.bsky.social in the 1930s and remains unpublished (for now...). Many of the objects from this excavation are now in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social!

Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 7

Renee Friedman presenting on the so-called "fort" at Hierakonpolis. Great to see some of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social's ceramics from the site featured. Some of these will be available for handling during our lunch break!

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 7

Christian Knoblauch up next talking about a new funerary enclosure of Narmer at Abydos. Or is it...

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 7

Next up is Christiana Köhler who is presenting brand new research on her recent excavations of the tomb of Meret-Neith at Abydos. Fascinating stuff!

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · Jun 7

Meg Gundlach kicking off our Pre- and Early Dynastic Egypt study day. Meg is providing an overview of the rich collection of material dating to these early periods in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social collection, some of which will be the focus of today's study day.

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Joanne Rowland @nubt4.bsky.social · Jun 7

Excited to be joining the @theegyptcentre.bsky.social Early Egypt day!!and speaking later about research into objects said to be from Naqada! We are online from Naqada in safe online hands @drkengriffin.bsky.social @naqadasurvey.bsky.social @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social @edinburgharchaeo.bsky.social

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Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · May 23

The draft programme for our Pre- and Early Dynastic Egypt Study Day is now online. You can attend this event in person (only a few places left) or via Zoom, with full details in the link below!

egypt.swansea.ac.uk/early-egypt/

The Egypt Centre - Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

Discover the Egypt Centre, dedicated to preserving and sharing Egyptian heritage through exceptional collections, educational programs, and community engagement.

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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · May 22

News | Welsh Government outlines new Priorities for Culture – Welsh museum and heritage sectors will share £7m towards delivering government's ambitions

Welsh Government outlines new Priorities for Culture - Museums Association

Welsh museum and heritage sectors will share £7m towards delivering government's ambitions

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