Ken Griffin
@drkengriffin.bsky.social
Egyptologist • Curator of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social • President of the Welsh Museums Federation • Views are my own.
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!
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
What a fantastic day! Lots of great talks and new information shared by all our speakers. Over 250 people joined us on zoom and in person. Thank you for your support!
June 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
What a fantastic day! Lots of great talks and new information shared by all our speakers. Over 250 people joined us on zoom and in person. Thank you for your support!
Last but not least, @nubt4.bsky.social and Joris van Wetering presenting from Naqada on objects in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social collection from Naqada. Amazing really!
June 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Last but not least, @nubt4.bsky.social and Joris van Wetering presenting from Naqada on objects in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social collection from Naqada. Amazing really!
Moving on to analysis of copper axe heads in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social, which have been the subject of a study by Martin Odler.
June 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Moving on to analysis of copper axe heads in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social, which have been the subject of a study by Martin Odler.
More analysis of vessel content from Tarkhan (grave 7), this time by Aron O'Shea. Here he is presenting on a cylindrical vessel in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social!
June 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
More analysis of vessel content from Tarkhan (grave 7), this time by Aron O'Shea. Here he is presenting on a cylindrical vessel in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social!
On to Lisa Mawdsley (talk read by Emily Tour) who is talking about the contents of a pottery vessel from grave 315 at Tarkhan, which is now in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social!
June 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
On to Lisa Mawdsley (talk read by Emily Tour) who is talking about the contents of a pottery vessel from grave 315 at Tarkhan, which is now in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social!
Renee Friedman presenting on the so-called "fort" at Hierakonpolis. Great to see some of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social's ceramics from the site featured. Some of these will be available for handling during our lunch break!
June 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Renee Friedman presenting on the so-called "fort" at Hierakonpolis. Great to see some of @theegyptcentre.bsky.social's ceramics from the site featured. Some of these will be available for handling during our lunch break!
Christian Knoblauch up next talking about a new funerary enclosure of Narmer at Abydos. Or is it...
June 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Christian Knoblauch up next talking about a new funerary enclosure of Narmer at Abydos. Or is it...
Next up is Christiana Köhler who is presenting brand new research on her recent excavations of the tomb of Meret-Neith at Abydos. Fascinating stuff!
June 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Next up is Christiana Köhler who is presenting brand new research on her recent excavations of the tomb of Meret-Neith at Abydos. Fascinating stuff!
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.
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
www.gov.wales/new-prioriti....
www.gov.wales/new-prioriti....
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....
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.
Happy students in the Egyptian Art and Archaeology module at @swanseauni.bsky.social getting the opportunity to handle some fantastic Pre/Early Dynastic objects in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social and Harrogate Museum collections!
February 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Happy students in the Egyptian Art and Archaeology module at @swanseauni.bsky.social getting the opportunity to handle some fantastic Pre/Early Dynastic objects in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social and Harrogate Museum collections!
Looking for an unusual Christmas gift? Why not adopt an object from @theegyptcentre.bsky.social! This will support us during our major redevelopment of the House of Death gallery next year. For adoption details, see: egypt.swansea.ac.uk/adopt-an-obj...
Thanks to all those who have adopted so far!
Thanks to all those who have adopted so far!
December 18, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Looking for an unusual Christmas gift? Why not adopt an object from @theegyptcentre.bsky.social! This will support us during our major redevelopment of the House of Death gallery next year. For adoption details, see: egypt.swansea.ac.uk/adopt-an-obj...
Thanks to all those who have adopted so far!
Thanks to all those who have adopted so far!
Yesterday was quite an emotional day for all of us at
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social as Wendy Goodridge retired after 27 years of work at the museum. Wendy really was the glue that held the Egypt Centre together, so she will be deeply missed. Thank you for everything!
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social as Wendy Goodridge retired after 27 years of work at the museum. Wendy really was the glue that held the Egypt Centre together, so she will be deeply missed. Thank you for everything!
December 13, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Yesterday was quite an emotional day for all of us at
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social as Wendy Goodridge retired after 27 years of work at the museum. Wendy really was the glue that held the Egypt Centre together, so she will be deeply missed. Thank you for everything!
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social as Wendy Goodridge retired after 27 years of work at the museum. Wendy really was the glue that held the Egypt Centre together, so she will be deeply missed. Thank you for everything!
Since we had our first online visitor from Tunisia joining an event hosted by @theegyptcentre.bsky.social last night, I thought I'd update our engagement map since we moved online during the COVID Pandemic. At least 61 countries reached (64 if you count Wales, England, Scotland, NI separately!)!
December 12, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Since we had our first online visitor from Tunisia joining an event hosted by @theegyptcentre.bsky.social last night, I thought I'd update our engagement map since we moved online during the COVID Pandemic. At least 61 countries reached (64 if you count Wales, England, Scotland, NI separately!)!
Excited to have received this study in honour of John Taylor in the post today. It includes a paper written by Aidan Dodson and I on the coffin of Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu, two fragments of which are on display in
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social.
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social.
December 9, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Excited to have received this study in honour of John Taylor in the post today. It includes a paper written by Aidan Dodson and I on the coffin of Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu, two fragments of which are on display in
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social.
@theegyptcentre.bsky.social.
It's a fantastic book and a great Christmas gift for anyone looking for stocking fillers. We have them on sale in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social gift shop!
November 19, 2024 at 12:14 PM
It's a fantastic book and a great Christmas gift for anyone looking for stocking fillers. We have them on sale in @theegyptcentre.bsky.social gift shop!