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Presented By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Sunday Drop-In Tour | Dangers Lurking Around Every Corner

Linda Kimmel, Docent

Faience figurine of the Egyptian goddess Taweret, who has the face of a hippopotamus with long hair. Faience figurine of the Egyptian goddess Taweret, who has the face of a hippopotamus with long hair.
Faience figurine of the Egyptian goddess Taweret, who has the face of a hippopotamus with long hair.
The ancient world was filled with hazards, from illnesses to animal attacks to natural disasters. In this tour, we will look at some of the objects that people in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Rome believed could help protect them from various diseases and dangers.

This event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Faience figurine of the Egyptian goddess Taweret, who has the face of a hippopotamus with long hair. Faience figurine of the Egyptian goddess Taweret, who has the face of a hippopotamus with long hair.
Faience figurine of the Egyptian goddess Taweret, who has the face of a hippopotamus with long hair.

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