Panel Discussion: Egyptian Coffins

Hear how researchers have investigated the lives and practices of the craftspeople who made coffins. Explore how imaging and analytical techniques have uncovered new information about the construction and decoration of these intricate creations, the immense ingenuity and skill of the artisans and how they dealt with (or, occasionally, covered up) problems that arose. Drawing on the groundbreaking work of the Project, the panel will reveal some of the human stories behind these ritual objects and how the design of coffins evolved in response to Egypt’s shifting social, economic and political landscape.

This event offers an exceptional opportunity to delve into the intersection of material culture, funerary practices, and personal histories. Includes a Q&A and light refreshments.