Workshop reference No: Ae/WO1
Course title: The History of Writing
Length of Workshop: 3 hours
Workshop programme: A workshop that provides an overview into the different stages that writing went through before and after it was introduced into the ancient civilisations of Egypt (hieroglyphs) and Mesopotamia (cuneiforms). During this practical session participants will be taught the basics of “How to interpret hieroglyphs” and they will be able to experience first hand what it was like to write in an ancient format, (hieroglyphs and cuneiforms) using the same materials as the ancient scribes
Eligibility: Suitable for any age
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Workshop reference No. Ae/WO2
Course title: Mummification
Length of Workshop: 3 hours
Workshop programme: This workshop looks closely at the history and purpose behind the 70 day mummification process in ancient Egypt, and the different stages of mummy fashion that was introduced during the era. During this practical session participants will be able to design and produce their own mummy mask.
Eligibility: Suitable for any age
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Workshop reference No: Ae/WO3
Course title: Art in Ancient Egypt
Length of Workshop: 3 hours
Workshop programme:This workshop will be investigating the guidelines and special techniques that were used by ancient Egyptian artists. The workshop will also be looking closely at the history of ancient Egyptian art and studying some of its famous art treasures. During this practical participants will be given the opportunity to paint and re- create popular pieces of ancient Egyptian art.
Eligibility: Suitable for any age
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Workshop reference No. Ae/WO4
Course title: Daily Life in ancient Egypt
Length of Workshop: 3 hours
Workshop programme: This workshop will be looking closely at the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians. Using archaeological data discovered in the Workmen’s Villages at Deir-el- Medina and El-Amarna, and in the tomb of the boy king Tuntankhamen, participants will have the opportunity to obtain an insight into the daily routines of this ancient society, at home, work and at play. During the practical session participants will have the opportunity to copy and reproduce jewellery originally created by the ancient Egyptians.
Eligibility: Suitable for any age
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Workshop reference No. Ae/WO5
Course title: Land and Resources
Length of Workshop: 3 hours
Workshop programme: During this workshop students will be able to discuss and analyse the location of ancient Egypt and its surrounding geography. Participants will also be examining the types of resources that were readily available to the ancient Egyptians, e.g. raw materials: agriculture: food plants: domestic animals: birds and the River Nile.
Eligibility: Suitable for any age
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Workshop reference No. Ae/WO6
Course title: Religion
Length of Workshop: 3 hours
Workshop programme: Participants will be discussing the different gods that existed in the ancient Egyptian pantheon, the way the ancient Egyptians worshipped them, the ancient creation story, and the ancient Egyptian obsession with the afterlife.
Eligibility: Suitable for any age
Contact details: For further information email
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