Ancient Egyptian Mummies
A Lecture by Dr. Salima Ikram
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
· Reception: 6 p.m.; Lecture 6:30 p.m.
Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre
Professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo Dr. Salima Ikram will explore the history of mummies in the post-Pharaonic era as well as how the ancient Egyptians mummified their dead. Dr. Ikram will discuss the purpose and process of mummification and the history of the use and abuse of mummies in modern times. An author of several books and articles, Dr. Ikram’s primary research interests are death, daily life, experimental archaeology and the preservation and presentation of cultural heritage. Tickets: $5 General Public; Free for Members. Call 501-372-4000 for tickets. All attendees must reserve a ticket.
World of the Pharaohs Lecture Series sponsored by University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Middle Eastern Studies Program and Anthropology Department.
Image:
Egyptian Coffin, detail of head
Collection Universite de Quebec a Montreal
Photo © Candadian Museum of Civilization, IMG2008-0635-0001-Dm
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