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Presented By: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

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Sunday Drop-In Tour | Death and Ritual in Ancient Egypt

Colleen Murphy, Docent

Close-up of a Roman Egyptian stone stela with a carving of three people wearing draped clothing reclining on a couch, with Greek inscriptions above each of their heads. Close-up of a Roman Egyptian stone stela with a carving of three people wearing draped clothing reclining on a couch, with Greek inscriptions above each of their heads.
Close-up of a Roman Egyptian stone stela with a carving of three people wearing draped clothing reclining on a couch, with Greek inscriptions above each of their heads.
This tour will explore the Kelsey Museum’s ancient collections, looking at what these objects can teach us about Egyptian ideas of death, offerings, and the afterlife. This event will also explore how Egyptian burial practices evolved over time.

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.
Close-up of a Roman Egyptian stone stela with a carving of three people wearing draped clothing reclining on a couch, with Greek inscriptions above each of their heads. Close-up of a Roman Egyptian stone stela with a carving of three people wearing draped clothing reclining on a couch, with Greek inscriptions above each of their heads.
Close-up of a Roman Egyptian stone stela with a carving of three people wearing draped clothing reclining on a couch, with Greek inscriptions above each of their heads.

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