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The Egypt Exploration Society
@theees.bsky.social
Explore everything #Egypt with the EES! We promote Egyptian #archaeology and #heritage, because we envisage #Egyptian cultural heritage preserved for posterity!
Our volunteers Tilly and Hazel have been cataloguing and digitising our postcards. The majority are blank, but a few examples, like this, offer a glimpse into past relationships.

"Dear Friend you are like a bird, a small and pretty bird... Be happy."

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#SendACardToAFriend
February 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Online Course: Women in #AncientEgyptian Art
📅 5 March-2 April ⏰ 6pm 🇬🇧 8pm 🇪🇬

From female pharaohs to God’s Wives to everyday #women as wives and mothers, Jen Turner will examine women’s roles as portrayed in ancient Egyptian #art this #WomensHistoryMonth.

🎫 www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
February 4, 2026 at 3:47 PM
📢🚨Outreach and Engagement volunteers

We're looking for people interested in sharing cultural heritage with the public! Tasks may include researching our collections, creating digital content, and assisting with our events.

⏰ Extended to 13 Feb
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February 2, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Are #Egyptian artefacts in museums priceless treasures—or just ancient pieces of a puzzle? #AwayWithThePharaohs

Hear about four object types, behind-the-scenes work, and what it means for Egyptian material culture to be held in #museums around the world.
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January 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM
📢 Calling all EES Members, we need your vote!

Who is your favourite #pharaoh of #Egypt? Tell us your choice, and we’ll release the 'Top 5' in your #ExperienceEgypt portal on the online member zone!

🗳️ www.ees.ac.uk/member-homep...
📸 Horus (god of kingship), temple of Seti I at Abydos
January 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM
We're excited to launch #ADozenDiscoveries!

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for monthly updates and go behind the scenes with a spotlight on 12 different collection highlights from @theees.bsky.social.

Head over now to learn about our replica head of Nefertiti!
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January 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Egypt’s Breadbasket: Pharaonic Settlement Patterns in the Nile Delta
📅29 Jan-26 Feb⏰6pm🇬🇧8pm🇪🇬

Learn about the development of ancient Egyptian settlements and how important these sites are to our understanding of daily life in #AncientEgypt.
🎫 www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
January 26, 2026 at 10:48 AM
🏛️🚨Historic news! We’re thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a £2.03 million grant from
The National Lottery Heritage Fund!

#SavingHeritage #NationalLottery #HeritageFund
January 23, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Our solution to Blue Monday? Game night!♟️🎲

This blue faience game board was used to play senet in #AncientEgypt, and was originally found during an EES excavation at Abydos (@metmuseum.org 01.4.1a-p).

Download our ancient board games to try at home: www.ees.ac.uk/resource/gam...
January 19, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Judge like an Egyptian⚖️Legal processes and dramas in the Pharaonic courts
📅Tues 3 Feb⏰1pm🇬🇧3pm🇪🇬

Alex Loktionov introduces ideas and institutions that shaped #AncientEgyptian justice with examples ranging from a royal tomb robbery to a disputed jar of fat!
🎫 www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
January 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
🗺️Level up your GIS skills!🗺️

Join us this February for a 1-week Skills School teaching you how to create and prepare GIS data for an online map to share publicly. Perfect for researchers ready to go beyond the desktop.

Learn, create and share your work: www.ees.ac.uk/whats-on/eve...
January 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
🚨📢 Call for Papers: #Ottoman research in #Egypt

Join the BIRI collaborative "Ottoman Mobilities and Interactions" Symposium, 13-14 April 2026, Istanbul, Türkiye, in partnership with Sabancı University.

⏰ Deadline extended to 23 January 2026
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January 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Get a glimpse into the life of the everyday person who lived thousands of years ago through the objects they used in their daily lives. You might be surprised how similar ancient Egyptians were to us today!

🎧 #AwayWithThePharaohs with @beketaten.bsky.social
📸 Pottery in @uclpetriemuseum.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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.

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📸 Container housing LS.12 with A.J. Arkell written on the bottom
January 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Will your New Year's resolution be to learn something new? #newyearresolution

Make it easy.

Book one of our online courses available in early 2026, ranging from introductory to advanced learning. We can't wait to 'see' you there!
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January 1, 2026 at 8:01 PM
🤔Ever wondered what work was like in #AncientEgypt?

Discover the real people behind the pharaohs in our 'Life at Work on the Nile' resource – from farmers to craftsmen and more! Dive into #history that feels surprisingly familiar.

Read now: buff.ly/2cuO7qQ
December 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Egypt’s Breadbasket: Pharaonic Settlement Patterns in the Nile Delta📅29 Jan-26 Feb⏰6pm🇬🇧8pm🇪🇬

Trace the development of #AncientEgyptian cities and settlements, learning how political and economic changes impacted urban development with Nicky Nielsen.

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December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Were there helicopters in #AncientEgypt? #ConspiracyTheory

Kelly Accetta Crowe explains that the symbol suspiciously similar to a helicopter was caused by a king carving his name over another!
🎧 Listen to #AwayWithThePharaohs today
📸 Brand, Ramesses II, Egypt's Ultimate Pharaoh
December 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
@theees.bsky.social has closed for the holiday season, and we wish you a great one!

Wondering how you can show your appreciation for our work over the past year? Please support our appeal to preserve a lasting record of our premises in Doughty Mews. #EESTimeCapsule
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December 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Looking for something special this holiday season? Explore our merch – beautifully designed gifts inspired by the wonders of ancient Egypt. From mugs to notebooks to tote bags, we've got something for everyone.

#GiftIdeas that connect past and present!

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December 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🌍We've launched our Experience Egypt portal!🌍
#Travel #Egypt #Cairo

An exclusive area of your Member Zone packed with personal recommendations, curated travel ideas and insider tips on historic sites for exploring Egyptian cultural heritage!✈️📜🏺

ℹ️ www.ees.ac.uk/member-homep...
December 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
2025: Digitising Doughty Mews #EESTimeCapsule

Our appeal aims to create a digital time capsule before our premises are redeveloped into an accessible, innovative and sustainable heritage centre.

We've hit our first milestone! Help us to reach even more: www.ees.ac.uk/resource/202...
December 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Join Charlotte Jordan and special guest Kelly Accetta Crowe to unpack how #Egyptian temples functioned—architecturally, spiritually, and politically. #AwayWithThePharaohs

Were Egyptian #temples built to honour the heavens—or to elevate earthly rulers? 👉 rss.com/podcasts/awa...
December 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
✨Featured Merch Collection✨Ancient Egypt in 50 Discoveries (inspired by the book)

Bring to life some of the most fascinating finds from Egypt’s past — beautifully reimagined for modern Egyptophiles. #Egyptology #Archaeology

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November 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Give a #gift that keeps on giving the whole year long…

We're offering a FLASH #SALE on EES membership for Christmas. Get 3 months free plus discounted online course tickets!

An #offer too good to miss – buy now: buff.ly/xnlaftG
#ChristmasGift #BlackFriday
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM