This program is over. Hope you didn't miss it! Browse other programs we offer Exploring Ancient Egypt: Culture, Commerce, and Daily Life Ships, Travel, and Trade on the “Great Green” Mediterranean Afternoon Lecture/Seminar Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET Code: 1NV144 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Select your Registration $25 Member $30 Gen. Admission Save when you purchase this program as a part of one of these series! 4 Program Series: Exploring Ancient Egypt: Culture, Commerce, and Daily Life View series details Materials for this program Handout Article Resize text Discover the fascinating world of ancient Egypt in programs that explore the daily life, culture, and innovations of one of the world’s most influential civilizations. Scholar Shelby Justl of the Penn Museum in Philadelphia draws on the discoveries of ongoing archaeological explorations and experimental archaeology to bring to life the rich history of Egypt and its expanding role on the global stage. Session Information Ships, Travel, and Trade on the “Great Green” Mediterranean Ancient reports and tales of travel abroad illustrate the challenges faced by merchant ships and the importance of trade missions that supplied Egypt with necessary non-native materials. Justl examines trade connections with the Aegean and Near East through scenes of tribute on tomb and temple walls and foreign artifacts found on Egyptian soil. She also presents an important recent discovery: a subterranean boat house uncovered by Penn Museum archeologists in excavations of Abydos. Additional Sessions of the Exploring Ancient Egypt Series September 4: Eating and Drinking Like an Egyptian September 18: The Fairer Sex: Women in Ancient Egypt October 9: Ancient Egyptian Adornments (Rescheduled) General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
