Free Public Lecture
Gregory Marouard, Research Associate in Egyptian Archaeology Oriental Institute, University of Chicago
Located along the Egyptian coast of the Red Sea, Wadi al-Jarf is considered the oldest known harbor in the world. This exceptional 4,600-year-old site dates to the beginning of the Fourth Dynasty, the “golden age” of ancient Egypt. Gregory Marouard will discuss recent archaeological excavations at Wadi al-Jarf, including the discovery of hundreds of papyrus fragments that provide important details about the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza and insights into the complex organization and well-structured logistics of royal Egyptian projects.
Free event parking at 52 Oxford Street Garage.
Livestreaming
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A recording of this program will be available on our YouTube channel approximately three weeks after the lecture.
LOCATION:Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART:20180212T230000Z DTEND:20180212T230000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR