Preserving Egypt's Layered History

How the American Research Center in Egypt is conserving stories of the past

With the support of the Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities in Egypt

American Research Center In Egypt (ARCE)

Preservation and Veneration

Who do we venerate, where and why?

 

Choose your adventure

What part of Egypt's history would you like to excavate first?

Exalted Spirits: How do we venerate the dead?

Traditions and festivities from around Egypt to venerate ancestors and holy figures

Explore objects of veneration throughout Egyptian History

Visit this special exhibition at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

What does a 3,500 year old tomb tell us?

Step underground into the ancient Egyptian underworld

See the Tomb of Menna in 3D

Take a closer look at the life's journey of an ancient Egyptian official

 

Life after life

Discover how the Ancient Egyptians prepared the dead for their next adventure

The Journey to the Afterlife

Follow Menna on his journey into the afterlife and learn about the beliefs and rituals of the ancient Egyptians

How long did mummification take?
70 days
Man carrying Menna's mummy (Katy Doyle)

 

What does Menna's tomb tell us?

How we can tell who he was and why he was important

When was the Aslam al-Silahdar Mosque built?
1344
What was Alexandria's most famous building?
The library
Roman Statues (Kenneth Garrett)
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