Discover Ancient Egypt with renowned archaeologist Monica Hanna

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Walk though the Egyptian galleries of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum with the internationally acclaimed archaeologist, social media activist and 2014 SAFE Beacon Award Winner Dr Monica Hanna. Explore with Dr. Hanna and learn about the origin and significance of ancient relics that come from the land that she calls home, to which she has devoted her life and career. Listen to Dr. Hanna's riveting firsthand accounts of how artifacts like these are currently being looted from ancient sites in Egypt to meet the demands of the illicit antiquities trade. Learn how the looting of ancient sites destroys precious knowledge about the past, forever erasing keys parts of our shared human heritage. Hear what you can do to help. Don't miss this rare opportunity to view wondrous treasures in a new and unexpected way. savingantiquities.org

Fragment of a Queen's Face, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From the collection of: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hatnefer's Chair, ca. 1492–1473 B.C., From the collection of: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Relief of Ramses II, Unknown, ca. 1279-1213 B.C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

Tribute bearer with an oryx, a monkey, and a leopard skin, Unknown, ca. 8th century B.C., From the collection of: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Travelling Boat being Rowed, ca. 1981–1975 B.C., From the collection of: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mastaba Tomb of Perneb, ca. 2381–2323 B.C., From the collection of: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Model of a Granary with Scribes, ca. 1981–1975 B.C., From the collection of: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Isis-Aphrodite, Unknown, 2nd century A.D., From the collection of: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Jar Lid with Human Face, Unknown, ca. 1876-1837 B.C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

Striding Sphinx, Unknown, ca. 1295-1185 B.C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

Boy with a Floral Garland in His Hair, Unknown, ca. 200-230 C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

Statue of a Family Group, Unknown, ca. 2371-2298 B.C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

Tear Drop Shaped Vase with Painted Designs of Maidens, Cows, Swamp Plants, etc., Unknown, ca. 1390-1353 B.C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

Cartonnage of Nespanetjerenpere, Unknown, ca. 945-718 B.C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

Human Right Leg as Amulet, Unknown, 2500-2130 B.C., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

Scarab with Separate Wings, Unknown, ca. 712-342 B.C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

Bottom of Coffin, Unknown, ca. 1070-945 B.C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

Stela of Maaty and Dedwi, Unknown, ca. 2170-2008 B.C.E., From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

The Wilbour Plaque, Unknown, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E. or slightly later, From the collection of: Brooklyn Museum

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