Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology

Events for Spring 2008

The Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology, as part of its mandate as a Tennessee Center of Excellence, presents programs and educational events for the public. The IEAA brings world-renowned Egyptologists to the Mid-South for lectures and symposia. In addition, educational events are offered to schoolchildren and their families. Occasionally, the Institute also sponsors educational tours to Egypt.

The Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology provides trained graduate student docents for groups wishing a guided tour of the ancient Egyptian and African ethnographic exhibitions in the Art Museum of the University of Memphis. In addition, the Art Museum and the IEAA are sometimes able to provide guided tours of the Contemporary exhibitions at the Art Museum.

To schedule a tour, contact the Art Museum at (901) 678-2224.


Note: All groups are required to contact the Art Museum in advance and are strongly encouraged to schedule a docent tour guide.

Current Events

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"Protecting the Valley of the Kings" April 29, 2008 Location: Mitchell Hall Auditorium (MI 200) Reception: 6:15 p.m. Lecture: 7:00 p.m.

Edwin Brock, an Egyptologist working with the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities at Karnak and Luxor, will present an illustrated lecture on Protecting the Valley of the Kings.

One of the most well-known archaeological sites in the world, the Valley of the Tombs of the Kings contains the tombs of some of Egypt's most famous pharaohs, such as Ramesses II and king Tutankhamun. The tombs in the Valley were first robbed, then neglected for thousands of years and are now in danger of being destroyed by rare but catastrophic flooding. This lecture will reveal the threat to the Valley of the Kings, describe the measures currently being undertaken to protect the site, and present new discoveries made during the project.

First Annual Symposium Egyptology Graduate Student Association April 19, 2008 Location: Mitchell Hall Auditorium (room 200) 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Symposium is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC

The graduate students of the University of Memphis departments of History and Art History welcome the public to a one-day symposium on a variety of topics related to the study of ancient Egypt. The students will be present their current research in 20-minute illustrated lectures followed by 5 minutes for questions from the audience.

Presentations with cover diverse topics related to ancient Egyptian history, art, religion, society, and archaeology.

Fifth Annual Legacy of Egypt Lecture "City of One Hundred Gates: Luxor in the Past Two Millennia" April 16, 2008 Location: 123 Fogelman Executive Center Reception: 6:15 p.m. Lecture: 7:00 p.m.

Nigel Strudwick, PhD, Assistant Keeper, Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan at the British Museum, London and Visiting Professor in Art History at the University of Memphis, will present an illustrated lecture on Luxor, Egypt - ancient "Thebes of a hundred gates."

One of the largest archaeological sites in the world, Luxor contains remains from over twenty-five hundred years of ancient Egyptian history before the arrival of Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. Less well known is the rich history of Luxor during the past two millennia. This lecture will explore the effects of the Greek, Roman, Christian, Muslim, and European presence on this ancient city.

Family Day at the Egyptian Institute 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Treat the family to fun-filled activities inspired by Ancient Egypt on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Art Museum at the University of Memphis.

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