Ken Griffin
@drkengriffin.bsky.social
Egyptologist • Curator of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social • President of the Welsh Museums Federation • Views are my own.
Join us next week for our Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social lecture by Christian Knoblauch, who will be discussing the history of the Abydos Middle Cemetery during the Late Old Kingdom to Early Middle Kingdom. Details and tickets in the link below!
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From Painted Chapels to Saint Cults at Abydos
Friends of the Egypt Centre lecture by Christian Knoblauch - From Painted Chapels to Saint Cults at Abydos
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November 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Join us next week for our Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social lecture by Christian Knoblauch, who will be discussing the history of the Abydos Middle Cemetery during the Late Old Kingdom to Early Middle Kingdom. Details and tickets in the link below!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-paint...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-paint...
Join us next week (in person/via Zoom) for the Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social lecture by Stephen Harrison, who will be discussing Alexander the Great & Egypt under the Achaemenids, an often overlooked period of Egyptian history. Details in the link below!
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Egypt under the Achaemenids and Alexander the Great
Friends of the Egypt Centre lecture by Stephen Harrison - Egypt under the Achaemenids and Alexander the Great
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October 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Join us next week (in person/via Zoom) for the Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social lecture by Stephen Harrison, who will be discussing Alexander the Great & Egypt under the Achaemenids, an often overlooked period of Egyptian history. Details in the link below!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/egypt-unde...
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A reminder that the Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social AGM and lecture by Tom Hardwick will take place next Wednesday (1st October). Details and tickets available in the link below
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Made by the Market? An alternative history of Egyptology
Friends of the Egypt Centre lecture by Tom Hardwick - Made by the Market? An alternative history of Egyptology
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September 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A reminder that the Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social AGM and lecture by Tom Hardwick will take place next Wednesday (1st October). Details and tickets available in the link below
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Join us for the Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social AGM followed by a lecture by Tom Hardwick, who will explore the way the market for Egyptian antiquities has developed and demonstrate the changing roles it has played in creating a taste for ancient Egypt.
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Made by the Market? An alternative history of Egyptology
Friends of the Egypt Centre lecture by Tom Hardwick - Made by the Market? An alternative history of Egyptology
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September 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Join us for the Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social AGM followed by a lecture by Tom Hardwick, who will explore the way the market for Egyptian antiquities has developed and demonstrate the changing roles it has played in creating a taste for ancient Egypt.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/made-by-th...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/made-by-th...
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social may be closed for the next 4 months as part of a redevelopment project, but thanks to the latest technology, there are lots of ways to engage with the collection. Check out our 3D models on Sketchfab, including this relief of Khabekhnet.
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Relief of Khabekhnet (W927) - Download Free 3D model by The Egypt Centre (@TheEgyptCentre)
Painted limestone relief depicting Khabekhnet and his wife Sahte (to the right) presenting offerings to the gods Ptah (painted green), Ptah-Sokar (wearing a headdress consisting of ram horns and doubl...
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September 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social may be closed for the next 4 months as part of a redevelopment project, but thanks to the latest technology, there are lots of ways to engage with the collection. Check out our 3D models on Sketchfab, including this relief of Khabekhnet.
skfb.ly/pAPs6
skfb.ly/pAPs6
The Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of @johnjjohnston.bsky.social. In his memory, we have made the recording of his most recent (June) Friends lecture publicly available.
Gone, but certainly never forgotten. 🍷
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guP...
Gone, but certainly never forgotten. 🍷
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guP...
From Tiber to Nile: Richard Burton’s Decade in the Ancient World - John J. Johnston
YouTube video by The Egypt Centre
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August 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of @johnjjohnston.bsky.social. In his memory, we have made the recording of his most recent (June) Friends lecture publicly available.
Gone, but certainly never forgotten. 🍷
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guP...
Gone, but certainly never forgotten. 🍷
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guP...
Reposted by Ken Griffin
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social will be closing on Saturday 30th of August due to the exciting refurbishment of our galleries!
We will be re-opening in January 2026. For updates, please check our website and social media pages.
We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the museum in 2026!
We will be re-opening in January 2026. For updates, please check our website and social media pages.
We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the museum in 2026!
August 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social will be closing on Saturday 30th of August due to the exciting refurbishment of our galleries!
We will be re-opening in January 2026. For updates, please check our website and social media pages.
We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the museum in 2026!
We will be re-opening in January 2026. For updates, please check our website and social media pages.
We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the museum in 2026!
A little bit about @theegyptcentre.bsky.social ahead of our planned closure for a major redevelopment project!
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The hidden secrets from ancient Egypt you can see for free in Wales
A collar believed to have been worn by Tutankhamun's sisters and a mummified snake are among the treasures on display at Swansea University's Egypt Centre which is open free of charge to the public
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July 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A little bit about @theegyptcentre.bsky.social ahead of our planned closure for a major redevelopment project!
www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/ama...
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Exciting news on some additional funding for @theegyptcentre.bsky.social's House of Death redevelopment. Thanks to the @wolfsonfdn.bsky.social for their support on the project!
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Charity’s extra boost for scheme to transform visitor facilities at the Egypt Centre
The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a £100,000 grant to the Egypt Centre at Swansea University.
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July 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Exciting news on some additional funding for @theegyptcentre.bsky.social's House of Death redevelopment. Thanks to the @wolfsonfdn.bsky.social for their support on the project!
www.swansea.ac.uk/press-office....
www.swansea.ac.uk/press-office....
Blog by conservation student Kayleigh Heister on the conservation & restoration of a shabti from Harrogate Museum, currently housed @theegyptcentre.bsky.social. Thanks to the wonderful restoration it has been possible to identify the owner as Djedher!
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The Restoration and Conservation of an Egyptian Shabti
This blog post has been written by Kayleigh Heister, a conservation student at Cardiff University. Before returning to university, Kayleigh ...
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July 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Blog by conservation student Kayleigh Heister on the conservation & restoration of a shabti from Harrogate Museum, currently housed @theegyptcentre.bsky.social. Thanks to the wonderful restoration it has been possible to identify the owner as Djedher!
egyptcollectionblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-...
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For anyone who might be in the Carmarthenshire area on the 5th July, I'll be giving a talk on a research project called From the tꜣwy to the Tawe, which examines Welsh collections (26 of them) with Egyptological material. Details below!
June 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
For anyone who might be in the Carmarthenshire area on the 5th July, I'll be giving a talk on a research project called From the tꜣwy to the Tawe, which examines Welsh collections (26 of them) with Egyptological material. Details below!
Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social lecture by @johnjjohnston.bsky.social next Wednesday (18th). This talk will discuss #RichardBurton’s decade in the ancient world (1953–1963). The event coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Welsh actor's birth.
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From Tiber to Nile: Richard Burton’s Decade in the Ancient World
Friends of the Egypt Centre lecture by John J. Johnston - From Tiber to Nile…and Back Again: Richard Burton’s Decade in the Ancient World
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June 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social lecture by @johnjjohnston.bsky.social next Wednesday (18th). This talk will discuss #RichardBurton’s decade in the ancient world (1953–1963). The event coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Welsh actor's birth.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-tiber...
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Now that I've had the chance to check the Zoom data, I can say that our Pre- & Early Dynastic Egypt study day was attended by 262 people (210 online and 52 in person) from across 29 countries. Thanks to all who attended! #Impact #Engagement #Research
June 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Now that I've had the chance to check the Zoom data, I can say that our Pre- & Early Dynastic Egypt study day was attended by 262 people (210 online and 52 in person) from across 29 countries. Thanks to all who attended! #Impact #Engagement #Research
Meg Gundlach kicking off our Pre- and Early Dynastic Egypt study day. Meg is providing an overview of the rich collection of material dating to these early periods in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social collection, some of which will be the focus of today's study day.
June 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Meg Gundlach kicking off our Pre- and Early Dynastic Egypt study day. Meg is providing an overview of the rich collection of material dating to these early periods in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social collection, some of which will be the focus of today's study day.
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Excited to be joining the @theegyptcentre.bsky.social Early Egypt day!!and speaking later about research into objects said to be from Naqada! We are online from Naqada in safe online hands @drkengriffin.bsky.social @naqadasurvey.bsky.social @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social @edinburgharchaeo.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Excited to be joining the @theegyptcentre.bsky.social Early Egypt day!!and speaking later about research into objects said to be from Naqada! We are online from Naqada in safe online hands @drkengriffin.bsky.social @naqadasurvey.bsky.social @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social @edinburgharchaeo.bsky.social
The draft programme for our Pre- and Early Dynastic Egypt Study Day is now online. You can attend this event in person (only a few places left) or via Zoom, with full details in the link below!
egypt.swansea.ac.uk/early-egypt/
egypt.swansea.ac.uk/early-egypt/
The Egypt Centre - Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Discover the Egypt Centre, dedicated to preserving and sharing Egyptian heritage through exceptional collections, educational programs, and community engagement.
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May 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The draft programme for our Pre- and Early Dynastic Egypt Study Day is now online. You can attend this event in person (only a few places left) or via Zoom, with full details in the link below!
egypt.swansea.ac.uk/early-egypt/
egypt.swansea.ac.uk/early-egypt/
Reposted by Ken Griffin
News | Welsh Government outlines new Priorities for Culture – Welsh museum and heritage sectors will share £7m towards delivering government's ambitions
Welsh Government outlines new Priorities for Culture - Museums Association
Welsh museum and heritage sectors will share £7m towards delivering government's ambitions
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May 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
News | Welsh Government outlines new Priorities for Culture – Welsh museum and heritage sectors will share £7m towards delivering government's ambitions
Great visit to @theegyptcentre.bsky.social by @fromecollege.bsky.social Egyptology Club. From dressing up to handling ancient artefacts, everyone had a great time. Thank you for supporting the museum by raising funds to adopt the shabti of Seti I!
May 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Great visit to @theegyptcentre.bsky.social by @fromecollege.bsky.social Egyptology Club. From dressing up to handling ancient artefacts, everyone had a great time. Thank you for supporting the museum by raising funds to adopt the shabti of Seti I!
Great to see @jacksargeantms.bsky.social announce the Priorities for Culture in Wales at the Senedd today. For more details, see the press release below. @welshmuseumsfed.bsky.social
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May 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Great to see @jacksargeantms.bsky.social announce the Priorities for Culture in Wales at the Senedd today. For more details, see the press release below. @welshmuseumsfed.bsky.social
www.gov.wales/new-prioriti....
www.gov.wales/new-prioriti....
Did you attend one of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social's online events over the past 5 years? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're approaching the fifth anniversary of our first online event (30th April 2020), a milestone that's fundamentally changed how we operate.
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Reflecting on Five Years of Digital Engagement: Assessing the Impact of the Egypt Centre's Online Initiatives
This questionnaire invites participants of the Egypt Centre's online events, held from April 2020 to April 2025, to share their experiences and insights. Your feedback will be crucial in understanding...
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April 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Did you attend one of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social's online events over the past 5 years? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're approaching the fifth anniversary of our first online event (30th April 2020), a milestone that's fundamentally changed how we operate.
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Join us for the next Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social lecture by Joanne Backhouse, who will be discussing the goddess Meretseger. The event takes place on Wednesday, with details and tickets in the link below!
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Meretseger: what functions did she fulfil in religious beliefs and practice
Friends of the Egypt Centre lecture by Joanne Backhouse - Meretseger: what functions did she fulfil in religious beliefs and practices
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April 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Join us for the next Friends of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social lecture by Joanne Backhouse, who will be discussing the goddess Meretseger. The event takes place on Wednesday, with details and tickets in the link below!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meretseger...
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Review of the @welshmuseumsfed.bsky.social
Conference, which took at @swanseauni.bsky.social last month.
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Conference, which took at @swanseauni.bsky.social last month.
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How are Welsh museums doing after 25 years of devolution? - Museums Association
Rhian Hall reflects on the discussions that took place at this year's Welsh Museums Federation conference
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April 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Review of the @welshmuseumsfed.bsky.social
Conference, which took at @swanseauni.bsky.social last month.
www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour...
Conference, which took at @swanseauni.bsky.social last month.
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Very excited to be hosting these amazing scholars in Swansea on the 7th of June for an in-depth study day on Pre - and Early Dynastic Egypt. To participate online, scan the QR code or register at sites.swansea.ac.uk/egyptcentre/...
Attendance online and in-person is free.
Attendance online and in-person is free.
April 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Very excited to be hosting these amazing scholars in Swansea on the 7th of June for an in-depth study day on Pre - and Early Dynastic Egypt. To participate online, scan the QR code or register at sites.swansea.ac.uk/egyptcentre/...
Attendance online and in-person is free.
Attendance online and in-person is free.
Next Saturday I'll be taking part in a study day focusing on Welsh Egyptology, organised by @maesegypt24.bsky.social. One talk will focus on @theegyptcentre.bsky.social, and the other will survey over 20 other Welsh collections with Egyptological material.
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MAES Study Day The Dragon Roars! Links between Wales and Ancient Egypt
Study Day with Rosalie David, Alan Lloyd and Ken Griffin exploring the amazing links between Wales and ancient Egypt.
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March 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Next Saturday I'll be taking part in a study day focusing on Welsh Egyptology, organised by @maesegypt24.bsky.social. One talk will focus on @theegyptcentre.bsky.social, and the other will survey over 20 other Welsh collections with Egyptological material.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maes-study...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maes-study...
My new article on the early Egyptian & Sudanese collections of Sir Henry Wellcome has just appeared in the African Arts journal, and all the papers available are open access (thanks to @wellcomecollection.bsky.social!).
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The Early Egyptian and Sudanese Collections of Sir Henry Wellcome
The pharmaceutical magnate Sir Henry Solomon Wellcome (1853-1936) amassed a vast collection of Egyptian and Sudanese antiquities over the first four decades of the twentieth century. Wellcome was capt...
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March 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
My new article on the early Egyptian & Sudanese collections of Sir Henry Wellcome has just appeared in the African Arts journal, and all the papers available are open access (thanks to @wellcomecollection.bsky.social!).
direct.mit.edu/afar/article...
direct.mit.edu/afar/article...