As part of our new series “Scribal Spotlight,” we take news items in the field and explore their wider relevance to our readers. This week’s spotlight shines on the recent announcement of the discovery of “a big void” in the Great Pyramid at Giza.
Tag: egyptology
New Books in Egyptology – November 2017
Every month we update our readers on the most recent Egyptological publications. From accessible reads to peer-reviewed scholarship, we hope to illustrate the wide variety of topics discussed in Egyptology, and perhaps introduce you to your next read! Below are six books scheduled to be released this month (November, 2017).
The Latest Discoveries in Egyptology (August-September 2017)
Every few months, the Nile Scribes bring you summaries of the latest news and discoveries in Egyptology, both from the field and the lab. We’ll introduce you to the newest archaeological finds or recently undusted manuscripts being rediscovered in museum collections, plus other new theories stirring in the Egyptological Zeitgeist. This week, read about a new gypsum head of Akhenaten, a cache of ritual objects found at Karnak Temple, and a new Eighteenth Dynasty tomb in Luxor.
New Books in Egyptology – October 2017
Every month we update our readers on the most recent Egyptological publications. From accessible reads to peer-reviewed scholarship, we hope to illustrate the wide variety of topics discussed in Egyptology, and perhaps introduce you to your next read! Below are six books scheduled to be released this month: October (2017).
Top 5 Egyptology Starter Books
Looking for a great introductory book on ancient Egypt, but don’t know where to start? The Nile Scribes have picked several books perfect for your first step into the world of Egyptology. We have selected some great books that explore Egyptian history, culture, museums collections, and archaeology and you can quickly become familiar with the key issues we like to discuss in conferences and documentaries.
Meet the El-Hibeh Project’s Associate Director Dr. Jean Li
Our “Meet an Egyptologist” series gives our readers the opportunity to learn more about the lives and work of Egyptologists from around the world, in their own words. In this week’s edition, the Nile Scribes spoke with Dr. Jean Li from Ryerson University in Toronto about her work at el-Hibeh in Middle Egypt.
New Books in Egyptology – August 2017
Every month we will update our readers on the most recent Egyptological publications. From accessible reads to peer-reviewed scholarship, we hope to illustrate the wide variety of topics discussed in Egyptology, and perhaps introduce you to your next read! Below are four newly released books from August (2017).
Lecture: “Tanis: the Second-hand Capital and its Untouched Royal Tombs”
In this SSEA Summer lecture, Gayle Gibson spoke on “Tanis: the Second-hand Capital and its Untouched Royal Tombs” focussing on the reuse of the site and its royal tombs.
The Latest Discoveries in Egyptology (May-July 2017)
Every few months, the Nile Scribes will bring you summaries of the latest ideas and discoveries in Egyptology, both in the field and the lab.
Meet Manchester’s Egypt Curator Dr. Campbell Price
Our inaugural interview is with Dr. Campbell Price from Manchester Museum in Manchester, England. Hailing originally from Scotland, Dr. Price completed his PhD at the University of Liverpool in 2011 and is now Curator of the Egyptian collection of Manchester Museum.