In this episode, we explore the rich history, archaeology, and epigraphy of ancient Egypt, with a special focus on the iconic city of Giza, alongside Peter Der Manuelian. Peter is the Barbara Bell Professor of Egyptology at Harvard University and the director of the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East. He also heads up the Giza Project at Harvard, which presents the past, present, and future archaeological activities taking place at the Giza Pyramids…

Passionate about innovation in the field, Peter integrates cutting-edge technologies into both his research and teaching – using digital humanities to make the ancient world more accessible and engaging for students and scholars alike. How are these immersive technologies elevating archaeological research? Join in now to find out!

This conversation covers:

The role of epigraphy in preserving and understanding ancient Egyptian culture.
New and exciting technologies that are reshaping our knowledge of Egypt's monumental past.
The original purpose behind the construction of the three iconic pyramids of Giza.
The most pressing questions scientists are still investigating about ancient Egypt.

Peter has published several books on this fascinating subject, including Walking Among Pharaohs: George Reisner and the Dawn of Modern Egyptology, Digital Giza Visualizing the Pyramids, Mastabas of Nucleus Cemetery G 2100, Slab Stelae of the Giza Necropolis, Living in the Past: Studies in Archaism of the Egyptian Twenty-sixth Dynasty, and Studies in the Reign of Amenophis II. He has also written several children's books.

To learn more about Peter and his work, click here!

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