the treasures of tanis and archaising art – the third intermediate period

Manchester Ancient Egypt Society’s online study day this Saturday!

Join us as we explore the lesser known Third Intermediate Period – 400 years of politically divided rule following the end of the Ramesside kings – a period that saw significant developments in culture, in art and in religion.

Discover the ‘Treasures of Tanis’, find out how the ancient Egyptians communicated with the gods, explore the wonderful archaising ‘art’ of the Libyan and Kushite periods, and discover how Psamtek I reunified Egypt, ushering in the rule of the Twenty-sixth Dynasty.

Everyone welcome – booking essential.

Saturday 26th October 9:30am – 4:30pm (GMT+1) Via Zoom      

MAES members £19 (via form emailed to you; Guests £30 via Eventbrite

A glimpse of Egypt in the third intermediate period!

Manchester Ancient Egypt Society’s online study day in October!

We have an exciting online study day lined up in October, exploring the lesser known Third Intermediate Period – 400 years of politically divided rule following the end of the Ramesside kings – a period that saw significant developments in culture, in art and in religion.

Discover the ‘Treasures of Tanis’, find out how the ancient Egyptians communicated with the gods, explore the wonderful archaising ‘art’ of the Libyan and Kushite periods, and discover how Psamtek I reunified Egypt, ushering in the rule of the Twenty-sixth Dynasty.

Everyone welcome – booking essential.

Saturday 26th October 9:30am – 4:30pm (GMT+1) Via Zoom      

MAES members £19 (via form emailed to you; Guests £30 via Eventbrite