An illustrated History of Ancient Egypt: New Kingdom to Greco Roman Period

Tuesday, 11am-1pm

Start Date

29 April, 2025

There will be 5 weekly meetings on Tuesday 11am-1pm, starting from 29 April. 

Overview

Take an action packed, whistle stop tour through the history of ancient Egypt.  We begin in the New Kingdom (c.1500 BC) when Egypt creates an empire in the north and south.  At home pharaohs begin to be buried in the Valley of the Kings and establish temple complexes.  We move to Amarna, the city created by Akhenaten, to honour the Aten. We follow its destruction and the re-establishment of the gods.  We end considering rule by Greco-Roman pharaohs and the cultural mix which followed.   Key events, significant pharaohs and outstanding monuments will be examined. A visit to the Liverpool World Museum is included, which gives participants the opportunity to handle objects from ancient Egypt. No prior knowledge is required, just an inquisitive mind!

Syllabus

Week 1: New Kingdom Egypt

Week 2: Amarna Interlude

Week 3: Later New Kingdom: The Return of the Gods

Week 4: Late Period and Greco-Roman Egypt

Week 5: Handling Session: Liverpool World Museum

Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Lecturer: Dr Joanne Backhouse 

Joanne completed her PhD at the University of Liverpool in 2016.  Her research focuses on the representation of women in ancient Egypt. However, she has a wider interest in the art of ancient Egypt and the evolution of style.  She has lectured on the material culture of ancient Egypt for over ten years, in a variety of institutions and more recently online.  She is also Chair of Wirral Ancient Egypt Society.

Courses fees: Full fee £80/Concession £40.

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