The Tomb of Seti I: The Most Splendid in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings

Archaeology

Egyptology

Day course

Lucia Gahlin

31 August 2021

£58

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Description

The tomb of the glorious pharaoh Seti I (c.1294 – 1279 BC) is regarded by many as the most spectacular in the Valley of the Kings. The art of this pharaoh’s reign is considered sublime, and his burial place is suitably decorated.

In this day course we will explore the design, decoration and discovery of this fabulous ancient monument.

Tutor information

Lucia Gahlin has been teaching Egyptology courses for Dillington House since 2006. She is an Honorary Research Fellow at UCL’s Institute of Archaeology, and lectures throughout the UK. She has a close affiliation with the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology in London and has been Registrar for Barry Kemp’s archaeological expedition at Tell el Amarna in Middle Egypt. She regularly leads tours to Egypt, and her publications include Egypt, Gods, Myths and Religion, and chapters in The Egyptian World (ed. Toby Wilkinson). She is Chair of the Friends of the Petrie Museum and an accredited lecturer for The Arts Society.

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