Dakhleh Oasis Project
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The DOP investigates the oasis of Dakhleh since 1978. Four decades of fieldwork have resulted in numerous significant discoveries.
The last DOP Webinar of the year is here! Next week, Paul Kucera from the Qasr Dakhleh Project will deliver a lecture on “The Late Roman Military Deployments to the Western Desert”.
You can book your place here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #Egyptology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
You can book your place here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #Egyptology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
December 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The last DOP Webinar of the year is here! Next week, Paul Kucera from the Qasr Dakhleh Project will deliver a lecture on “The Late Roman Military Deployments to the Western Desert”.
You can book your place here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #Egyptology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
You can book your place here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #Egyptology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
One day left until our DOP webinar on Dakhleh Oasis in the Late Neolithic: the Sheikh Muftah Cultural Unit. Join us to learn about the ancient Sheikh Muftah people.
You can still book your place here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #Egyptology #Prehistory #Neolithic #AncientSky
You can still book your place here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #Egyptology #Prehistory #Neolithic #AncientSky
October 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
One day left until our DOP webinar on Dakhleh Oasis in the Late Neolithic: the Sheikh Muftah Cultural Unit. Join us to learn about the ancient Sheikh Muftah people.
You can still book your place here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #Egyptology #Prehistory #Neolithic #AncientSky
You can still book your place here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #Egyptology #Prehistory #Neolithic #AncientSky
Locality 136 near modern Teneida is one of the largest Sheikh Muftah settlements in Dakhleh. Stretching 1000+ years, it held hearths, a possible dwelling and 500+ stone tools.
Join us next week to find out more: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #Prehistory #AncientSky
Join us next week to find out more: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #Prehistory #AncientSky
October 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Locality 136 near modern Teneida is one of the largest Sheikh Muftah settlements in Dakhleh. Stretching 1000+ years, it held hearths, a possible dwelling and 500+ stone tools.
Join us next week to find out more: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #Prehistory #AncientSky
Join us next week to find out more: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #Prehistory #AncientSky
Before Ancient Egyptians ruled the Western Desert, Dakhleh was inhabited by the Sheikh Muftah culture.
Join us on 30th October, as Sarah M. Ricketts takes us on a journey to uncover their story.
Register here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #Neolithic #AncientSky
Join us on 30th October, as Sarah M. Ricketts takes us on a journey to uncover their story.
Register here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #Neolithic #AncientSky
October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Before Ancient Egyptians ruled the Western Desert, Dakhleh was inhabited by the Sheikh Muftah culture.
Join us on 30th October, as Sarah M. Ricketts takes us on a journey to uncover their story.
Register here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #Neolithic #AncientSky
Join us on 30th October, as Sarah M. Ricketts takes us on a journey to uncover their story.
Register here: gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #Neolithic #AncientSky
Today is the day! You can still get some last minute tickets to our discussion on the Senussiyya in Dakhleh Oasis and the Egyptian Western Desert in 1916 with Olaf Kaper.
Secure your spot below!
📅 Today!
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
Secure your spot below!
📅 Today!
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
June 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Today is the day! You can still get some last minute tickets to our discussion on the Senussiyya in Dakhleh Oasis and the Egyptian Western Desert in 1916 with Olaf Kaper.
Secure your spot below!
📅 Today!
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
Secure your spot below!
📅 Today!
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
In 1877, the capital of Dakhla changed from El-Qasr to the town of Mut. In this photo from 1916, local officials were depicted seated in front of some of the monumental houses of the town. But the message was threatening: there was an enemy inside the capital.
#HistorySky #History #WW1
#HistorySky #History #WW1
June 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In 1877, the capital of Dakhla changed from El-Qasr to the town of Mut. In this photo from 1916, local officials were depicted seated in front of some of the monumental houses of the town. But the message was threatening: there was an enemy inside the capital.
#HistorySky #History #WW1
#HistorySky #History #WW1
Did you know that it was during the First World War that the Ford model T was discovered to be an excellent vehicle for desert transport and exploration?
The car made it possible to draw up the first detailed maps of the Western Desert.
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
The car made it possible to draw up the first detailed maps of the Western Desert.
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
June 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Did you know that it was during the First World War that the Ford model T was discovered to be an excellent vehicle for desert transport and exploration?
The car made it possible to draw up the first detailed maps of the Western Desert.
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
The car made it possible to draw up the first detailed maps of the Western Desert.
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
There are many graffiti in the monuments of Dakhla and Kharga carved in 1915-1917!
This Thursday, Olaf Kaper will explain why this period is of great importance in the modern history of the oases, and shed light on the people adding their names to these monuments.
#Archaeology #HistorySky #WW1
This Thursday, Olaf Kaper will explain why this period is of great importance in the modern history of the oases, and shed light on the people adding their names to these monuments.
#Archaeology #HistorySky #WW1
June 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
There are many graffiti in the monuments of Dakhla and Kharga carved in 1915-1917!
This Thursday, Olaf Kaper will explain why this period is of great importance in the modern history of the oases, and shed light on the people adding their names to these monuments.
#Archaeology #HistorySky #WW1
This Thursday, Olaf Kaper will explain why this period is of great importance in the modern history of the oases, and shed light on the people adding their names to these monuments.
#Archaeology #HistorySky #WW1
Don't forget that next week we're discussing the Senussiyya in Dakhleh Oasis and the Egyptian Western Desert in 1916 with Olaf Kaper. Secure your spot below!
📅 12 June
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
📅 12 June
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
June 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Don't forget that next week we're discussing the Senussiyya in Dakhleh Oasis and the Egyptian Western Desert in 1916 with Olaf Kaper. Secure your spot below!
📅 12 June
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
📅 12 June
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
📢 Registration is now open for our next webinar!
Join us as we discuss the Senussiyya in Dakhleh Oasis and the Egyptian Western Desert in 1916 with Olaf Kaper.
📅 12 June
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
Join us as we discuss the Senussiyya in Dakhleh Oasis and the Egyptian Western Desert in 1916 with Olaf Kaper.
📅 12 June
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
May 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
📢 Registration is now open for our next webinar!
Join us as we discuss the Senussiyya in Dakhleh Oasis and the Egyptian Western Desert in 1916 with Olaf Kaper.
📅 12 June
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
Join us as we discuss the Senussiyya in Dakhleh Oasis and the Egyptian Western Desert in 1916 with Olaf Kaper.
📅 12 June
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Archaeology #History #HistorySky #WW1
📢 Save the Date!
Last time we learned about prehistoric rock art, now join us on the 12th June as we fast forward in time and discuss the Senussiyya in Dakhleh in 1916 with Olaf Kaper.
Stay tuned for more updates coming soon.
#Archaeology #Egypt #HistorySky #WW1 #History
Last time we learned about prehistoric rock art, now join us on the 12th June as we fast forward in time and discuss the Senussiyya in Dakhleh in 1916 with Olaf Kaper.
Stay tuned for more updates coming soon.
#Archaeology #Egypt #HistorySky #WW1 #History
May 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
📢 Save the Date!
Last time we learned about prehistoric rock art, now join us on the 12th June as we fast forward in time and discuss the Senussiyya in Dakhleh in 1916 with Olaf Kaper.
Stay tuned for more updates coming soon.
#Archaeology #Egypt #HistorySky #WW1 #History
Last time we learned about prehistoric rock art, now join us on the 12th June as we fast forward in time and discuss the Senussiyya in Dakhleh in 1916 with Olaf Kaper.
Stay tuned for more updates coming soon.
#Archaeology #Egypt #HistorySky #WW1 #History
Thank you to all who attended and to Pawel Polkowski for a great presentation on "Petroglyphs, Knowledge, and Life: Insights into Prehistoric #RockArt from Dakhleh Oasis."
Stay tuned for future webinars & exciting new initiatives!
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
Stay tuned for future webinars & exciting new initiatives!
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
April 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Thank you to all who attended and to Pawel Polkowski for a great presentation on "Petroglyphs, Knowledge, and Life: Insights into Prehistoric #RockArt from Dakhleh Oasis."
Stay tuned for future webinars & exciting new initiatives!
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
Stay tuned for future webinars & exciting new initiatives!
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
Check out our first monograph on Dakhleh Oasis #RockArt!
Dive into the exploration of prehistoric & Pharaonic petroglyphs discovered in the oasis over the last 40 years.
We'll discuss the new interpretations it presents in today's webinar.
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
Dive into the exploration of prehistoric & Pharaonic petroglyphs discovered in the oasis over the last 40 years.
We'll discuss the new interpretations it presents in today's webinar.
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
April 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Check out our first monograph on Dakhleh Oasis #RockArt!
Dive into the exploration of prehistoric & Pharaonic petroglyphs discovered in the oasis over the last 40 years.
We'll discuss the new interpretations it presents in today's webinar.
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
Dive into the exploration of prehistoric & Pharaonic petroglyphs discovered in the oasis over the last 40 years.
We'll discuss the new interpretations it presents in today's webinar.
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
It's not too late to save your spot at our first webinar of the year happening later today!
Join us to discuss Prehistoric #RockArt from Dakhleh Oasis with Paweł Polkowski.
🔗 www.gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasis-project-towards-a-better-future/
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
Join us to discuss Prehistoric #RockArt from Dakhleh Oasis with Paweł Polkowski.
🔗 www.gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasis-project-towards-a-better-future/
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
April 14, 2025 at 7:51 AM
It's not too late to save your spot at our first webinar of the year happening later today!
Join us to discuss Prehistoric #RockArt from Dakhleh Oasis with Paweł Polkowski.
🔗 www.gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasis-project-towards-a-better-future/
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
Join us to discuss Prehistoric #RockArt from Dakhleh Oasis with Paweł Polkowski.
🔗 www.gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasis-project-towards-a-better-future/
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
These anthropomorphic figures are a hallmark of Dakhleh #RockArt: large lower bodies, often simple torsos (sometimes w/ breasts, arms, necklaces). Often oval head, though elaborate headdresses also appear. Some show a protrusion. Can you spot it?
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
April 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
These anthropomorphic figures are a hallmark of Dakhleh #RockArt: large lower bodies, often simple torsos (sometimes w/ breasts, arms, necklaces). Often oval head, though elaborate headdresses also appear. Some show a protrusion. Can you spot it?
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
In Western Desert #RockArt, giraffes can appear alone or in groups. They may also be accompanied by other motifs.
The pairing of the giraffe with this motif must have carried significance. Do you have an idea as to what this motif might depict?
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
The pairing of the giraffe with this motif must have carried significance. Do you have an idea as to what this motif might depict?
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
April 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
In Western Desert #RockArt, giraffes can appear alone or in groups. They may also be accompanied by other motifs.
The pairing of the giraffe with this motif must have carried significance. Do you have an idea as to what this motif might depict?
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
The pairing of the giraffe with this motif must have carried significance. Do you have an idea as to what this motif might depict?
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
Most of the prehistoric petroglyphs in Dakhleh depict animals, giraffes being the most prevalent. This is striking, as not a single bone from this species has ever been excavated at Holocene-period archaeological sites in the central Western Desert.
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #RockArt #AncientSky
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #RockArt #AncientSky
April 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Most of the prehistoric petroglyphs in Dakhleh depict animals, giraffes being the most prevalent. This is striking, as not a single bone from this species has ever been excavated at Holocene-period archaeological sites in the central Western Desert.
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #RockArt #AncientSky
#Archaeology #AncientEgypt #RockArt #AncientSky
This year, we're organising a new webinar series to bring you insights into the vast history of the Dakhleh Oasis, and our first webinar is on Monday with our Director Pawel Polkowski!
📅 14 April 2025
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
📅 14 April 2025
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
April 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This year, we're organising a new webinar series to bring you insights into the vast history of the Dakhleh Oasis, and our first webinar is on Monday with our Director Pawel Polkowski!
📅 14 April 2025
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
📅 14 April 2025
🎟️ 3 EUR
🔗 gogetfunding.com/dakhleh-oasi...
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
Scientists at the Dakhleh Oasis Project have been researching this ancient landscape since 1978.
For over four decades they have studied the movement of humans across this part of the Sahara, uncovering lost towns, temples and tombs swallowed by the desert sands.
#AncientEgypt #AncientSky
For over four decades they have studied the movement of humans across this part of the Sahara, uncovering lost towns, temples and tombs swallowed by the desert sands.
#AncientEgypt #AncientSky
April 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Scientists at the Dakhleh Oasis Project have been researching this ancient landscape since 1978.
For over four decades they have studied the movement of humans across this part of the Sahara, uncovering lost towns, temples and tombs swallowed by the desert sands.
#AncientEgypt #AncientSky
For over four decades they have studied the movement of humans across this part of the Sahara, uncovering lost towns, temples and tombs swallowed by the desert sands.
#AncientEgypt #AncientSky
The Dakhleh Oasis Project is now on Bluesky!
Explore with us the fascinating history of the Dakhleh Oasis in Egypt's Western Desert and stay tuned for exciting updates, discoveries, research and more.
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
Explore with us the fascinating history of the Dakhleh Oasis in Egypt's Western Desert and stay tuned for exciting updates, discoveries, research and more.
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
April 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Dakhleh Oasis Project is now on Bluesky!
Explore with us the fascinating history of the Dakhleh Oasis in Egypt's Western Desert and stay tuned for exciting updates, discoveries, research and more.
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky
Explore with us the fascinating history of the Dakhleh Oasis in Egypt's Western Desert and stay tuned for exciting updates, discoveries, research and more.
#Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #AncientSky