Community, Memory, and Adaptation after Strife: Examining a South Abydos Population in the Early New Kingdom
Join us for an enlightening journey into ancient Egypt! Dr. Emily Smith-Sangster, our W. Benson Harer Egyptology Scholar in Residence, invites you to explore intriguing aspects of history.
Date: October 30th, 2025, at 5 PM
Location: Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art
On October 30th, 2025, at 5 PM, the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art will host this riveting lecture. Discover how the Ahmose Cemetery in Abydos reveals the resilience of a non-royal community in the aftermath of conflict with the Hyksos around 1550 BCE.
Through this engaging lecture, you’ll learn how this vibrant community adapted its identities and spiritual practices during times of change, using compelling funerary materials as evidence. We will delve into their collective memory, examining how they distinguished themselves from their past and how these ancient adaptations resonate in today’s world.
Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the lessons of resilience and ingenuity from those who navigated strife.
