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Secrets of the Afterlife

Temporary Exhibition | Updated 1 decade ago

Journey into an ancient Egyptian world of magic, mummies and mystery in a unique exhibition from the British Museum. Discover the spells, rituals and obstacles on the quest to the perfect afterlife.

Secrets of the Afterlife features over 100 objects, from tiny amulets to intricate coffins carrying carved or painted texts and spells for the dead, as well as jewellery, models and sculpture which reflect the quest for eternal life, as well as the rituals and obstacles that might be faced in pursuit of the perfect afterlife.

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Ancient Egypt in the Afternoon

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

Two illustrated lectures by Dr Yann Tristant, Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University, Sydney

Program

1.30 - 2.30 Adaima: A Predynastic children’s cemetery in Upper Egypt
2.30 – 3.00 Tea break (30 minutes) -provided
3.00 -4.00 The elite 1st dynasty cemetery of Abu Rawash

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WAMCAES - An Afternoon of Ancient Egypt

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

WAMCAES Lecture Series 2014
Two illustrated lectures by Heather Tunmore 
Western Australian Museum Honorary Associate 
Epigrapher: Michigan University Abydos Middle Cemetery project 

Program 

1.00 - 2.00 Biodiversity for eternity
2.00 – 2.30 Tea break (15 minutes) -provided 
2.30 -3.30 Sun, Sand, Mosquitoes and the Dead, revisited 

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Fantastic Pharaohs!

Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago

Step back in time to Ancient Egypt at the Western Australian Museum — Perth these July holidays!

Discovery Centre and Hackett Hall
Dates: 6 - 21 July
Times: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free - $4
Bookings: Bookings only required for groups 10+ on 9427 2836

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WAMCAES Double Lecture - Dr Marc Gabolde & Dr Luc Gabolde

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

Western Australian Museum and the Western Australian Museum Centre for Ancient Egyptian Studies (WAMCAES) present a double lecture event

The genesis of a temple, the birth of a god: The origins of Karnak and the rise of Amun

Dr Luc Gabolde
Senior Research Fellow, National Scientific Research Centre (CNRS), Montpellier (France)
2.30pm, Saturday 3 August 2013
State Library Theatre, State Library of Western Australia (entrance via Francis St)

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20 May 2013

Perth uncovers exclusive Secrets of the Afterlife

  • Ancient Egyptian exhibition opens at the WA Museum - Perth tomorrow
  • Artefacts include mummies, intricately decorated coffins and ancient spells
  • Major international coup from the British Museum exclusive to Perth

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The Horizon of Eternity: living and dying in ancient Egypt

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

Western Australian Museum in association with The British Museum presents

The horizon of eternity: living and dying in ancient Egypt
John Taylor
Exhibition Curator - Secrets of the Afterlife; Assistant Keeper, Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan, The British Museum
6.00pm, Sunday 19 May 2013
State Library Theatre, State Library of Western Australia (entrance via Francis St)

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The Town in Ancient Egypt

Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago

Dr Ian Shaw, Senior Lecturer in Egyptian Archaeology, University of Liverpool; and
Dr Cornelius von Pilgrim, Director of the Swiss Institute of Architectural & Archaeological Research on Ancient Egypt in Cairo

A day of illustrated lectures by leading international scholars, revealing daily life and living places of the ancient Egyptians. This event is presented by the Western Australian Museum Centre for Ancient Egyptian Studies (WAMCAES) as part of the centre’s 2012 lecture program.

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Field seasons in Egypt 2011-2012

Special Event | Updated 1 decade ago

Western Australian Museum Centre for Ancient Egyptian Studies (WAMCAES) Lecture Series 2012

Field seasons in Egypt 2011-2012 - an illustrated lecture by Heather Tunmore.

Lecture 2.00pm - 3.00pm, refreshments 3.00pm - 3.30pm.

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