Lifting the secret of an ancient Egyptian mummy
ABCA wooden sarcophogas is sold in a Cairo market in the 1800s, transported to Australia, and held in a University of Sydney collection. Two leading Australian Egyptologists join Natasha Mitchell to consider the ethics, history, and science of a quest to understand life and death in Ancient Egypt and get a glimpse into one woman's world over 2500 years ago. This event was presented by the Australian Museum as part of the Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaoh's exhibition. Speakers Ronika Power Egyptologist and Professor of Bioarchaeology Director, Centre for Ancient Cultural Heritage and Environment Macquarie University Dr Constance Lord Egyptologist Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney Further information: The Australian Museum The Mummy Project, University of Sydney Uncovering the secrets of Ancient Egypt Human remains research project The Mummy Project at the Chau Chak Wing Museum
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