EGYPT, (Qurna, Thebes)<br/> <em>Canopic jar with lid representing Duamutef</em> Third Intermediate Period, Dynasties XXI–XXV 1069 BCE-664 BCE <!-- (front view) --><br /> limestone<br /> (a-b) 33.8 x 13.2 x 15.1 cm (overall)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Presented by James E. Sherrard Esq., 1881<br /> 2.a-b-D1A<br /> <!--1340-->

History Challenge Ask an Archaeologist

Fri 9 Dec 22, 9.30am–11am

EGYPT, (Qurna, Thebes)<br/> <em>Canopic jar with lid representing Duamutef</em> Third Intermediate Period, Dynasties XXI–XXV 1069 BCE-664 BCE <!-- (front view) --><br /> limestone<br /> (a-b) 33.8 x 13.2 x 15.1 cm (overall)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Presented by James E. Sherrard Esq., 1881<br /> 2.a-b-D1A<br /> <!--1340-->
Past program

This program takes place virtually

Levels 5 – 8

What was life like for people thousands of years ago? How can we use primary sources to investigate their experiences? Travel thousands of years back in time to ancient Egypt with a real-life archeologist. Get your imaginary trowels ready to explore life and the afterlife through ancient objects from the NGV’s Antiquities Collection.

Learning Objectives

  • Examine the different methods and sources used by historians and archaeologists to investigate life and death in ancient Egypt
  • Use primary sources from NGV’s Antiquity Collection to investigate significant beliefs associated with death and funerary customs, daily life, and myth and ritual
  • Assess the ways powerful figures in history have chosen to be portrayed in primary sources and consider the purpose of this

Presenters:

Johanna Petkov, Archaeologist and NGV Educator

Monique Nolan, NGV Educator

Please note a variation of this program ran online in 2020-2021

This program is part of Creative Catalyst, a program for high ability students attending Victorian Government schools. 

Learn Ancient Worlds

The National Gallery of Victoria is a proud partner of the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series, an initiative of the Department of Education and Training (DET) that provides opportunities for high-ability students in Victorian government schools.

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