Manchester Ancient Egypt Society
@maesegypt24.bsky.social
MAES, the oldest Egyptology society in the UK. We organise monthly Lectures and bi-annual Study Days for members and non-members alike.
Manchester, https://maesweb.org.uk/ Born September 9, 1987.
Manchester, https://maesweb.org.uk/ Born September 9, 1987.
Pinned
@bsky.app
Welcome to our social platform for Egyptophiles.
The Manchester Ancient Egypt Society welcomes everyone with an interest in ancient Egyptian history.
The oldest Egyptology society in the UK we organise an annual programme of online lectures from Egyptology professionals.
maesweb.org.uk
Welcome to our social platform for Egyptophiles.
The Manchester Ancient Egypt Society welcomes everyone with an interest in ancient Egyptian history.
The oldest Egyptology society in the UK we organise an annual programme of online lectures from Egyptology professionals.
maesweb.org.uk
Monday, 8th December, 2025 is the date for the first of Manchester Ancient Egypt Society’s December ‘ZOOM’ lecture. YES an extra lecture in December.
Don’t forget Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite.
Don’t forget Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite.
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Monday, 8th December, 2025 is the date for the first of Manchester Ancient Egypt Society’s December ‘ZOOM’ lecture. YES an extra lecture in December.
Don’t forget Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite.
Don’t forget Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite.
Starting November 16th, entry to the Grand Egyptian Museum requires advance booking with time slots.
From December 1, 2025, tickets will be online only via gem.eg.
NO on-site ticket sales until further notice.
From December 1, 2025, tickets will be online only via gem.eg.
NO on-site ticket sales until further notice.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Grand Egyptian Museum
gem.eg
November 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Starting November 16th, entry to the Grand Egyptian Museum requires advance booking with time slots.
From December 1, 2025, tickets will be online only via gem.eg.
NO on-site ticket sales until further notice.
From December 1, 2025, tickets will be online only via gem.eg.
NO on-site ticket sales until further notice.
Monday, 8th December, 2025 is the date for the first of MAES December ‘ZOOM’ lecture. YES an extra lecture in December.
Don’t forget Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite.
Don’t forget Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite.
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Monday, 8th December, 2025 is the date for the first of MAES December ‘ZOOM’ lecture. YES an extra lecture in December.
Don’t forget Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite.
Don’t forget Zoom lectures are free to members. Guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite.
Of helicopters, tanks and the like at Abydos.
x.com/PeterBrandEg...
Dr. Peter J Brand (@PeterBrandEgypt) on X
x.com/PeterBrandEg...
Dr. Peter J Brand (@PeterBrandEgypt) on X
Dr. Peter J Brand on X: "1/ Let's have some fun with debunking my favorite internet ancient Egypt conspiracy theory (that's not about the Pyramids). The infamous "Abydos Helicopter" The most recent bleat about this was @darkjournalist who claims this "stele" proves the Egyptians had advanced tech #Egypt https://t.co/jb6KtajrVf" / X
1/ Let's have some fun with debunking my favorite internet ancient Egypt conspiracy theory (that's not about the Pyramids). The infamous "Abydos Helicopter" The most recent bleat about this was @darkjournalist who claims this "stele" proves the Egyptians had advanced tech #Egypt https://t.co/jb6KtajrVf
x.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Of helicopters, tanks and the like at Abydos.
x.com/PeterBrandEg...
Dr. Peter J Brand (@PeterBrandEgypt) on X
x.com/PeterBrandEg...
Dr. Peter J Brand (@PeterBrandEgypt) on X
Don't forget to get your ticket for Monday 10th Nov MAES next ZOOM lecture.
Doors open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite – Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Hilary Wilson
Egypt and How to See It 1911-1912.
Doors open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite – Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Hilary Wilson
Egypt and How to See It 1911-1912.
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Don't forget to get your ticket for Monday 10th Nov MAES next ZOOM lecture.
Doors open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite – Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Hilary Wilson
Egypt and How to See It 1911-1912.
Doors open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite – Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Hilary Wilson
Egypt and How to See It 1911-1912.
Monday, 10th November2025 is the date for Manchester Ancient Egypt Society’s next ‘ZOOM’ lecture. Doors open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite – Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite – Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Lecture Programme
MAES organises an annual lecture programme for members and non-members alike. Usually held on the second Monday of each month, most lectures are given by well-known Egyptologists from the UK …
maesweb.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Monday, 10th November2025 is the date for Manchester Ancient Egypt Society’s next ‘ZOOM’ lecture. Doors open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite – Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite – Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Monday, 10th November, 2025 is the date for Manchester Ancient Egypt Society’s next ‘ZOOM’ lecture. Doors open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite, Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite, Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Lecture Programme
MAES organises an annual lecture programme for members and non-members alike. Usually held on the second Monday of each month, most lectures are given by well-known Egyptologists from the UK …
maesweb.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Monday, 10th November, 2025 is the date for Manchester Ancient Egypt Society’s next ‘ZOOM’ lecture. Doors open 19.30 Lecture starts at 20.00.
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite, Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
Zoom lectures are free to members and guests are welcome to join us via Eventbrite, Cost £5 per lecture.
maesweb.org.uk/meetings/
What is there to look forward to on these miserable grey Autumn days?
Why not join Manchester Ancient Egypt Society's online study day exploring the landscape of ancient Egypt and the effects of geology and climate change on society, economics, politics and wildlife.
Why not join Manchester Ancient Egypt Society's online study day exploring the landscape of ancient Egypt and the effects of geology and climate change on society, economics, politics and wildlife.
October 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
What is there to look forward to on these miserable grey Autumn days?
Why not join Manchester Ancient Egypt Society's online study day exploring the landscape of ancient Egypt and the effects of geology and climate change on society, economics, politics and wildlife.
Why not join Manchester Ancient Egypt Society's online study day exploring the landscape of ancient Egypt and the effects of geology and climate change on society, economics, politics and wildlife.
Grand Egyptian Museum launches new official website ahead of November grand opening.....
Grand Egyptian Museum
Grand Egyptian Museum
gem.eg
October 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Grand Egyptian Museum launches new official website ahead of November grand opening.....
How closely do you look at tomb scenes when visiting? Join Manchester Ancient Egypt Society on Monday 13th October, (doors open 19.30 lecture starts at 20.00 London), to discover a fascinating topic that will ensure you take a much closer look at tomb scenes in the future.
October 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
How closely do you look at tomb scenes when visiting? Join Manchester Ancient Egypt Society on Monday 13th October, (doors open 19.30 lecture starts at 20.00 London), to discover a fascinating topic that will ensure you take a much closer look at tomb scenes in the future.
Booking open for MAES study day exploring the natural world of ancient Egypt. Placing historic events against the backdrop of ongoing climatic change.
Sat. 25th October. Tickets £15 for MAES members. Guests welcome to join us via Eventbrite (tickets £25).
maesweb.org.uk/study-days/
Sat. 25th October. Tickets £15 for MAES members. Guests welcome to join us via Eventbrite (tickets £25).
maesweb.org.uk/study-days/
Study Days
In addition to our monthly lectures we also run two online study days each year. These are usually held on a Saturday in spring and autumn, and are dedicated to a particular theme or area of …
maesweb.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Booking open for MAES study day exploring the natural world of ancient Egypt. Placing historic events against the backdrop of ongoing climatic change.
Sat. 25th October. Tickets £15 for MAES members. Guests welcome to join us via Eventbrite (tickets £25).
maesweb.org.uk/study-days/
Sat. 25th October. Tickets £15 for MAES members. Guests welcome to join us via Eventbrite (tickets £25).
maesweb.org.uk/study-days/
