Welcome to the Essex Egyptology Group. We have a varied programme of monthly talks alternating between online and in person. Visit our Meetings page to view our 2025 programme and our Membership page for details on how to become a member.
Next meeting: Sunday 2 March, 15.00
The giraffe and its place in symbolic vocabulary in the Kingdom of Kush with Dr Loretta Kilroe
Date: Sunday 2 March 15.00 GMT
Location: In person at Spring Lodge Community Centre, Witham, CM8 2HE
Tickets: Free for members | £6 guests. Guests should book in advance via Eventbrite.
This talk explores the giraffe motif in Kush and compares this to its use earlier in Sudanese history as well as in neighbouring Egypt.
Formed in 2005, the Essex Egyptology group has a varied membership which enjoys a stimulating programme of talks. Speakers have included Rosalind Janssen, Dr Aidan Dodson and Dr Elena Pischikova. To learn more about us please see our other pages on this site.
