The Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in Africa. Among its masterpieces are Pharaoh Tutankhamun's treasure, including its iconic gold burial mask, widely considered one of the best-known works of art in the world and a prominent symbol of ancient Egypt. We “walk” through the old galleries to gain a better understanding of Ancient Egypt to explore the stories of these artefacts.

SUGGESTED READING

• Ancient Egyptians - Anton Gill, Harper Collins 2003
• Ancient Egypt - Barry Kemp, John Murray Learning 2015
• The Egyptians - Michael Hayes, Lansdowne Publishing 1997

COURSE OUTLINE

• Explorers in Egypt
• Origin of the Egyptian Museum
• The Ground Floor – New Kingdom
• Narmer Palette, Rosetta Stone
• Meidum Geese, The Upper Floor
• Mummy Room, Tutankhamun
• Grand Egyptian Museum (the New Museum)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, student should be able to:

1. Enjoy a greater understanding of the history behind the ancient Egyptian artefacts contained within the Old Egyptian Museum.