This conference presents a series of illustrated lectures from an exclusive and exciting panel of experts covering a range of fascinating and absorbing subjects. We delve from prehistory to the latest discoveries examining archaeology and history from new and intriguing angles over a long weekend including several social events with the experts and our guests of honour, the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon.
Romuald Schild - The Neolithic Sanctuary of Nabta Playa
The ceremonial center of Nabta Playa provides evidence that some of the roots of Ancient Egyptian beliefs, magic and religion lie buried in the South Western Desert sands.
Christopher Naunton
The tomb of Harwa: enormous, complex, virtually unknown The tomb is remarkable in size, complexity and quality and yet something of a mystery.
Lucia Gahlin - Voyages to God’s Land: Egypt’s trade with Punt
The images of Deir el-Bahri are explored alongside scenes from Theban nobles’ tombs, archaeology of the Red Sea and textual evidence.
Ted Brock and Lyla Pinch-Brock - The Valley of the Kings
Two lectures on the reconstruction of the inner sarcophagus of Ramesses VI in the Valley of the Kings, and one of the great and evergreen mysteries of the Valley, KV55.
Ayman Wahby Taher - Latest discoveries in Egypt
A fascinating look at many of the latest discoveries both celebrated and obscure from the length and breadth of Egypt.
Bettany Hughes - Sparta and the Spartans
Linking the archaeology, documentary evidence and geography to discuss the historical development of this unique city state.
Terry Jones - The Barbarians
A fresh approach from Gauls to Goths examining Rome’s neighbours and the motivations of both sides over a crucial period of history
Barry Kemp - Amarna
The site director will discuss what is currently happening at Amarna, the city of Akhenaton.