Egyptology: People and Places

Start Date

5 November, 2024

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

Overview

If you're interested in the all things Ancient Egyptian, and have a particular fascination with the people that developed this great civilisation, this course is for you.

With Dr Jo Backhouse, you will examine aspects of social life in ancient Egypt with a view to understanding the people of the past, and the great culture that they formed. You will explore settlements, the lives of women, the concept of kingship, and the notion of the Egyptian afterlife.  A variety of evidence will be examined including archaeological, material culture (objects) and texts in translation.  No prior knowledge is required, just an inquisitive mind!

Overview

Week 1: Settlement Archaeology and Daily Life
Where did the Ancient Egyptian live?

Week 2: Women of Ancient Egypt
Can we give them a voice?

Week 3: Queens of Ancient Egypt
What role did they play?

Week 4: Kings of Ancient Egypt
Mortal or divine?

Week 5: The Tomb: House of the Ka

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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