Did you know the period we think of as Ancient Egypt actually lasted close to 3,000 years!? Which can make it a daunting history to study.

This crash course will give you an interesting foundation on the ancient civilisation of Egypt and its society, covering some of the well known names you may have encountered before (like King Tut) as well as some of those you may have not (like King Tut's father, Akhenaten).

This class is specially designed for beginners! So bring along your curiosity and any burning questions on ancient Egypt you might want to ask!

What will we cover?

In this fascinating class we will look at:

The basic formation and organisation of ancient Egyptian society
Chronology of ancient Egypt – what happened where and when
Monuments, Temples, and Pyramids
Notable Pharaohs
Egyptian Hieroglyphs and Literature
Where to find reputable information on the ancient world going forward

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Venue
Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Quiet Spaces
Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees

Who will be teaching?

Jade Cotsanis (she/her) is a recent graduate from the University of Melbourne. She has just completed an Honours year where she focused on Egyptian and Mesopotamian literature.

Jade has spent the past four years learning the ins and outs of ancient Egypt, and even undertook a two year course on Egyptian hieroglyphs. She currently volunteers at the Australian Institute of Archaeology, where she has been learning how to create 3D models of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

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Image: "Weighing of the Heart" Public Domain.

Questions about the class or other ways we can assist with accessibility? Just email Maddy (she/her) at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.