Pyres, jars and hanging coffins: the archaeology of death

Pyres, jars and hanging coffins: the archaeology of death
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This is a past event

Talk as part of the Festival of Social Science

Join us to mark the placing of a new commemorative plaque at the University for Nora Griffith, a pioneering woman in the field of Egyptian archaeology. The unveiling of the plaque will be accompanied by a talk by Dr Crozier, the University’s newest appointment in the Department of Archaeology and a specialist in burial practices.

There will also be a chance to visit the new exhibition of an Ancient Egyptian mummy at the University.

The plaque is sponsored by Aberdeen’s Women’s Alliance.

An informal reception will be held after the talk.

Admission is FREE, Booking required HERE 

Speaker
Dr Rebecca Crozier, University of Aberdeen
Venue
The Sir Duncan Rice Library
Contact

 

Contact Chris Croly for more information.

01224 273689 

c.croly@abdn.ac.uk