Ancient Egypt

Oriental Institute restores ancient Egyptian monuments threatened by climate change A man standing on scaffolding places a large stone block on a forklift driving by another man. The scaffolding is against a stone gateway. A larger temple complex is visible in the background.

Oriental Institute restores ancient Egyptian monuments threatened by climate change

Institute led dismantling and reconstruction of three monumental gates in danger of collapse

Feb 15, 2023
How to live after death in ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt

How to live after death in ancient Egypt

Book of the Dead exhibit at Oriental Institute showcases ancient beliefs, rituals

Oct 30, 2017
Demotic Dictionary unveils culture of ancient Egypt  	This jar contains an agreement written between a gardener and a woman who owned a garden in ancient Egypt. Dating from the Roman Period, it provides details of her expectations about how he was to care for it.

Demotic Dictionary unveils culture of ancient Egypt

Four-decade project deepens knowledge of ancient life and links to modern languages

Jan 28, 2013
Oriental Institute Museum showcases ancient Egyptians’ veneration of birds

Oriental Institute Museum showcases ancient Egyptians’ veneration of birds

Oct 9, 2012
October lecture series to review connections between medicine and magic in ancient communities

October lecture series to review connections between medicine and magic in ancient communities

Sep 25, 2012

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