Egypt - In Conversation

Name: Egypt - In Conversation
Location: Australian Museum

Enrich your love for all things Egypt with our monthly Egypt - In Conversation series. Explore everything from hieroglyphs to hidden histories in these accessible, yet engrossing discussions of Ancient Egypt.

^{Image: Painting from the Tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el Medina, 19th Dynasty (detail) © Georges Poncet}

Recommended age: 16+ years

Travel back in time with some of the nation’s leading Egyptologists and archaeologists as they chat with special guest hosts on topics and themes inspired by our Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition.

Held on the second Wednesday of each month, Egypt - In Conversation is our gateway into learning about Ancient Egypt in an accessible and engaging way.

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Egypt in Conversation - Painting from the Tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el Medina, 19th Dynasty (detail)

An Introduction to Egypt

In the first instalment of the Australian Museum’s exclusive Egypt - In Conversation series, curator and Egyptologist Dr Melanie Pitkin sits down with journalist and passionate Egyptophile Caroline Baum for An Introduction to Egypt.

Wednesday 13 December 2023
12pm - 1pm

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Ramses Sat Lecture series 3 - Painting from the Tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el Medina, 19th Dynasty (detail)

"It’s Alive": Ancient Egypt in Popular Culture

Travel with archaeologist Dr Craig Barker on a journey to Ancient Egypt… via Hollywood.

Wednesday 10 January 2024
12pm - 1pm

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Relief at the tomb of Queen Nefertari depicting god Anubis. Valley of queens, Luxor, Egypt .

Solving a Museum Mystery

Macquarie University bioarchaeologist Professor Ronika Power and Egyptologist Dr Conni Lord chat about uncovering the mystery of Mer-Neith-Ites, whose mummified remains were discovered in a sarcophagus at Sydney University.

Wednesday 14 February 2024
12pm - 1pm

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Egypt in Conversation 3 - Painting from the Tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el Medina, 19th Dynasty (detail)

How to Excavate an Ancient Egyptian Tomb

Hosted by broadcaster Simon Marnie, join the Director of the Australian Centre for Egyptology, Dr Karin Sowada as she shares an insider’s guide to the little-known aspects of archaeology and what it really takes to reveal the secrets of Ancient Egypt.

Wednesday 10 April 2024
12pm - 1pm

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Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics on papyrus.

Hieroglyphs: Preserving Identity for Eternity

Self-confessed Egyptophile AJ Lamarque sits down with Macquarie University’s Dr Ellen Ryan to examine her insights into ancient Egyptians’ use of hieroglyphic texts to immortalise their identity for eternity. There will be Auslan interpretation provided for this event.

Wednesday 13 March 2024
12pm - 1pm

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Queen Nefertari And Horus in her tomb at the Valley of Queens, Luxor, Egypt.

The Secrets of the World’s First Peace Treaty

In the final of our Egypt - In Conversation series, join us for this fascinating conversation about the Treaty of Ramses II of Egypt and Hattušili II of Hatti featuring Macquarie University Egyptologist Dr Camilla Di-Biase Dyson.

Wednesday 8 May 2024
12pm - 1pm

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Ramses programs - Painting from the Tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el Medina, 19th Dynasty

A Gateway to Egypt programs

Ancient Egypt is coming back to life at the Australian Museum with a limited season of talks and tours giving you exclusive access to experts and curators.

25 November 2023 - 20 March 2024

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Ramses Sat Lecture series 1 - Painting from the Tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el Medina, 19th Dynasty (detail)

Tomb Talks

History… with a touch of harissa. With Tomb Talks, you’ll enjoy conversation with the experts, a welcome drink and canapés and then skip the queue for entry into Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs, where you’ll receive an exclusive spotlight tour by an expert.

2nd Tuesday/month
12 December 2023 - 14 May 2024

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Breakfast Behind the Scenes – Egypt Unearthed

Start your day in the best possible way with fascinating tales from the finest in their field, a delicious shakshuka breakfast and exclusive guided VIP out-of-hours access to Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs.

3rd Wednesday/month
17 January 2024 - 15 May 2024

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