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Al-Ahram Weekly 25 - 31 May 2000 Issue No. 483 
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Al-Ahram Weekly 25 - 31 May 2000 Issue No. 483
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Lecture
On 29 May, the Egypt Exploration Society (EES) will organise a lecture entitled "Facial Reconstruction of the Ancient Egyptians," given by Lyla Pinch Brock, co-director of the Royal Antario Museum of the Theban Tombs Project. Pinch Brock will discuss progress in the science of "facial reconstruction," providing a glimpse of what mummified Egyptians may have looked like in real life.Lectures take place at the British Council Auditorium at 7.00pm
192 Al-Nil St, Agouza. Tel 301 8319.
On 31 May, at the Italian Archaeological Centre, part of the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo (IICC), Edwin C Brock will lecture on "Studies on the Royal Sarcophagi of the New Kingdom." New Kingdom sarcophagi are known to be more elaborate in painting and decoration than those of earlier Pharaoh's -- generally attributed to an increased concern with immortality and hence, royal remains. Sarcophagi used to be made out of black basalt and granite and decorated with texts from the Book of the Dead. During this period, anthropoid coffins also made their first appearance. Elaboration of this topic will be given by Brock in his lecture.
The lecture starts at 6.00pm
14 Champollion St, Downtown. Tel 579 0129.
On 31 May, the American Research Centre in Egypt (ARCE) will present a lecture by Michael Jones, manager of the ARCE Egyptian Antiquities Project, on work in progress.
Lectures begin at 6.00pm; refreshments will be provided following the lecture
2 Simon Bolivar St, Garden City. Tel 794 8239 and 795 8683.
Course
On 2-3 June, archaeologist P Sheehan and architect N Warner will present a course entitled "Medieval Cairo -- From Archaeology to Preservation" at the Egypt Exploration Society's offices in the British Council. Sheehan, who has worked on conservation projects in Cairo since 1989, and Warner, who is experienced in the recording and conservation of Islamic monuments in Cairo, will begin the course with a brief survey of the topographical and architectural development of Cairo. Discussions will hopefully develop an understanding of what Cairo once was, and what it is today, by examining the archaeology of the medieval city.The course will take place at the EEC offices from 5.00-8.00pm. For registration and more information, call EEC at 301 8319.
192 Al-Nil St, Agouza. Tel 301 8319 .
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